The equation below represents a simple relationship between market price and desired quantity supplied.

   QS = -20 + 2P

   According to this supply equation, the firm(s) represented will not supply any units of the good unless the price is above 10. Above a price of 10, the 2 additional units will be supplied for every 1 unit increase in market price.

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