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Validity of a Linear Market Model with a Negative Supply Intercept

A market is modeled by the demand function QD=2005PQ^D = 200 - 5P and the supply function QS=40+3PQ^S = -40 + 3P. An economist claims this model is flawed because the intercept of the supply function is negative. Explain why this model can still produce a valid, economically meaningful market equilibrium (i.e., where both price and quantity are positive).

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