SOLUTION: 2. The break even values for a profit model are the values for which you earn $0 in profit. Use the equation you created in question one to solve P = 0, and find your break even va

Question 121752: 2. The break even values for a profit model are the values for which you earn $0 in profit. Use the equation you created in question one to solve P = 0, and find your break even values.
Answer by jim_thompson5910(35256) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Start with the given profit equation

Plug in P=0

Factor the right side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)

Now set each factor equal to zero:
or

or Now solve for x in each case

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Answer:

So when either 6 tiles or 50 tiles are sold, the profit is $0

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