The amount of money a certain company makes can be represented by the graph y = x^2 - 18x - 33 , where x is the quantity produced. What is the smallest quantity at which the company can produce to break even or make a profit?
x^2 - 18x - 33 = 0
(x-9)^2 - 114 = 0
(x-9)^2 = 114
(x-9) = sqrt(114)
*Note that normally we have to account for negatives, but -sqrt(114) will make x a negative number which is not possible.
x = sqrt(114) + 9
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