SOLUTION: Solve the problem and graph: Suppose that a cost function for the production of a particular item is given by the equation C(x) =2x^2-320x+12,920, where x represents the number

Question 1023804: Solve the problem and graph:
Suppose that a cost function for the production of a particular item is given by the equation C(x) =2x^2-320x+12,920, where x represents the number of items. How many items should be produced to minimize the cost?
Found 2 solutions by josgarithmetic, MathTherapy:
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Change to standard form and you can read the vertex (the minimum value for your equation) directly, or use as a formula and form and compute the term.

Study this lesson: Quadratic equation: change from general form to standard form
Answer by MathTherapy(10552) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

Solve the problem and graph:
Suppose that a cost function for the production of a particular item is given by the equation C(x) =2x^2-320x+12,920, where x represents the number of items. How many items should be produced to minimize the cost?

Minimum cost occurs where , or at: , or: , or:
Number of items to produce to MINIMIZE cost:
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