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OpenStudy (anonymous):

the profit function for a new product is given by p(x)=-4x^2+28-40 where x is the number sold in thousands. How many items must be sold for the company to break even?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Is there an x after 28? and is there is cost function?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

yes

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-4x^2+28x-40

OpenStudy (anonymous):

then just solve the quadratic equation.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

-x^2+7x-10=0. The value of x will be answer

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Does that suffice?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ohh thank you :)

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