SOLUTION: Solve. Suppose that the cost C, in dollars, of producing x items is given by C= 2x squared - 20x +3500. How many items can be produced for $9500?

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Question 124669: Solve.
Suppose that the cost C, in dollars, of producing x items is given by
C= 2x squared - 20x +3500. How many items can be produced for $9500?
Answer by checkley71(8403) About Me  (Show Source):
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9500=2x^2-20x+3500
2x^2-20x+3500-9500=0
2x^2-20x-6000=0
2(x^2-10x-3000)=0
2(x-60)(x+50)=0
x-60=0
x=60 items can be produced for $9,500.