Finding the linear demand function

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To find the linear demand function for the hotel, plot the points representing the price and number of rooms booked: (100, 50) and (80, 80). Use the point-slope formula to derive the demand equation from these points. The slope of the line can be calculated based on the change in price and quantity. To maximize revenue, calculate the price that corresponds to the vertex of the revenue function derived from the demand equation. This approach will yield the optimal price for maximizing revenue.
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Homework Statement


The manager of a 120-room resort hotel has found that, on average, 50 rooms are booked when the price is $100 per night and 80 rooms are booked when the price is $80 per night. Find the demand function, assuming that it is linear, and what price should he charge to maximize revenue?


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So I thought of it as two linear equations, but I don't understand how to obtain the demand function. Is it 100=50-x and 80=80-x? Doesn't seem right to me...


The Attempt at a Solution


Sadly, all the other questions involve a single price, and I don't know how to work with two. Any help would be awesome!
 
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Hey!

Draw a figure with price on the vertical axis and output on the horizontal axis. Plot the points from the problem. You'll notice that you have four points, you can use the point slope formula to construct your demand function

Good luck!
 
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