SOLUTION: The total profit P(x) for a company producing x thousand of pens is given by P(x)= -2x^2 + 26x + 44.
Find the values of x for which the company makes a profut when P(x)>0
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Question 1164997: The total profit P(x) for a company producing x thousand of pens is given by P(x)= -2x^2 + 26x + 44.
Find the values of x for which the company makes a profut when P(x)>0
Answer by Boreal(15235) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
-2x^2+26x+44=0
2x^2-26x-44=0
divide by 2
x^2-13x-22=0
x=(1/2)(13+/- sqrt( 169+88); sqrt (257)=16.03
x=-1.52, 14.52
between 0 and 14.52
0 < x < 14
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