For the Pair of Supply and Demand Equations

question 58

Short Answer

For the pair of supply and demand equations
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where x represents the quantity demanded in units of a thousand and p the unit price in dollars, find the equilibrium quantity and the equilibrium price.
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Equilibrium quantity: __________ thousand units
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Equilibrium price: $ __________

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Definitions:

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