To determine the value of the car after 5 years using the given function \( f(x) = 35,000(0.85)^x \), we need to substitute \( x = 5 \) into the function:
\[ f(5) = 35,000(0.85)^5 \]
First, calculate \( (0.85)^5 \):
\[ (0.85)^5 \approx 0.443705 \]
Now, multiply this value by 35,000:
\[ f(5) = 35,000 \times 0.443705 \approx 15,034.75 \]
Thus, rounded to the nearest cent, the value of the car after 5 years will equal $15,034.75.