SOLUTION: Let x=# of items produced and sold, and p(x)= profit from sale of items. How many times need to be sold to generate a profit of $5,100 if P(x)= 3x-900?

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Question 627917: Let x=# of items produced and sold, and p(x)= profit from sale of items. How many times need to be sold to generate a profit of $5,100 if P(x)= 3x-900?
Answer by ewatrrr(24785) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi,

P(x)= 3x-900    | this is the profit function

5100 = 3x - 900

6000 = 3x

2000 = x, number of items that must be sold to gernerate a profit of $5100