To find the value of the car after 5 years using the function \( f(x) = 35,000(0.85)^x \), substitute \( x = 5 \) into the equation:
\[
f(5) = 35,000(0.85)^5
\]
Calculating \( (0.85)^5 \):
\[
(0.85)^5 \approx 0.4437053125
\]
Now multiply by 35,000:
\[
f(5) = 35,000 \times 0.4437053125 \approx 15529.64659375
\]
Rounding this to the nearest cent gives:
\[
f(5) \approx 15,529.65
\]
Therefore, after 5 years, the value of the car will equal \(\$15,529.65\).