Find the Break-Even Point for the Firm Whose Cost Function

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Essay

Find the break-even point for the firm whose cost function C and revenue function R are given.
C(x) = 12x + 7,000; R(x) = 19x
For a break-even operation, the firm should manufacture __________ units of its product,
resulting in a break-even revenue of $ __________.

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