Intermediate Algebra (6th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Section 4.3 - Systems of Linear Equations and Problem Solving - Vocabulary, Readiness & Video Check - Page 229: 2

Answer

It is the solution to the equation.

Work Step by Step

We know that the break even point occurs when the amount of money being brought in (revenue) is equal to the amount of money being spent (the cost). When writing a system of equations where one is the revenue and one is the cost, the intersection (which is the solution to the system of equations) represents the break even point.
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