document.write( "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. \n" ); document.write( "
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\"P=-x%5E2%2B56x-300\" Start with the given profit equation \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"0=-x%5E2%2B56x-300\" Plug in P=0 \r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"0=-%28x-6%29%28x-50%29\" Factor the right side (note: if you need help with factoring, check out this solver)\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "Now set each factor equal to zero:\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "\"x=6\" or \"x=50\" Now solve for x in each case\r
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\n" ); document.write( "\n" ); document.write( "So when either 6 tiles or 50 tiles are sold, the profit is $0 \r
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