The cost in dollars to produce x t-shirts is C(x)=3.56x+80. The revenue in dollars from sales of x t-shirts is R(x)=9.34x. a) Write and simplify a function P that gives profit in terms of x. b) Find the profit if 100 t-shirts are produced and sold. a) P(x)=? b) The profit if 100 t-shirts are produced and sold is $?

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The cost in dollars to produce x t-shirts is C(x)=3.56x+80. The revenue in dollars from sales of x t-shirts is R(x)=9.34x.  a) Write and simplify a function P that gives profit in terms of x.  b) Find the profit if 100 t-shirts are produced and sold.  a) P(x)=?  b) The profit if 100 t-shirts are produced and sold is $?

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a) P(x)=R(x)−C(x)  =9.34x−3.56x−80  =5.78x−80  b) P(100)=5.78(100)−80  =578−80  =498

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