Question

Pleaseee help me A medical equipment industry manufactures X-ray machines. The unit cost C (the cost in dollars to make each X-ray machine) depends on the number of

machines made. If x machines are made, then the unit cost is given by the function (x) -0.8x? - 256x+29,444. What is the minimum unit cost?
Do not round your answer.

Answer 1

Answer: 8,964

Step-by-step explanation: x= -b/2a. So, -(-256)/2(0.8)= 160. Plug in 160 to the whole equation.

0.8(160)^2 -256(160)+29444

=8,964