Write the equation of a polynomial function with the given characteristics. Use a leading coefficient of 1 or -1 and make the degree of the function as small as possible.Crosses the x-axis at -4, 0, and 1; lies below the x-axis between -4 and 0; lies above the x-axis between 0 and 1.
A. f(x) = x3 + 3x2 - 4x
B. f(x) = - x3 + 3x2 + 4x
C. f(x) = -x3 - 3x2 + 4x
D. f(x) = x3 - 3x2 - 4x
Answer: C
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