A manufacturer of household items has total revenue given by the function R = 14.5x and has total cost given by C = 12x +300, where x is the number of items produced and sold. Use graphical methods to find the number of units at which the manufacturer will break even for the product. The number of units that gives break even for the product is (Simplify your answer.)

A manufacturer of household items has total revenue given by the function R = 14.5x and has total cost given by C = 12x +300, where x is the number of items produced and sold. Use graphical methods to find the number of units at which the manufacturer will break even for the product. The number of units that gives break even for the product is (Simplify your answer.)

College Algebra (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section4.1: Quadratic Functions

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