If we have equations for both supply and demand we can solve for the equilibrium price and the equilibrium quantity by setting QS and QD equal to one another, and solving for the price; which equates the desired quantity supplied to the desired quantity demanded. For this case we have:

         QS = QD
   -20 + 2P = 220 - 4P
         6P = 240 
         P* = 40  
         Q* = 60
   For this market, the equilibrium price is 40 and the equilibrium quantity is 60.

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