Use Descartes' Rule of Signs to determine the possible number of positive real zeros and the possible number of negative real zeros for the function.P(x) = 2x8 + 3x6 + 3x4 + 2x2 + 5

A. 0 positive; 0 negative
B. 0 positive; 0 or 2 negative
C. 0 or 2 positive; 0 negative
D. 4 positive; 0 negative


Answer: A

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Provide an appropriate response.Graph the linear function defined by f(x) = x + 2 and indicate the slope and intercepts.

A. x-intercept = -3; y-intercept = 2; slope 

B. x-intercept = -2; y-intercept = 3; slope 

C. x-intercept = 3; y-intercept = -2; slope 

D. x-intercept = 2; y-intercept = -3; slope 

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Subtract.-22 - (-22)

A. -44 B. 0 C. 44 D. 22

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Solve the problem.A car is traveling at 39 mph. If its tires have a diameter of 24 inches, how fast are the car's tires turning? Express the answer in revolutions per minute. If necessary, round to two decimal places.

A. 531.22 rpm B. 1092.44 rpm C. 546.22 rpm D. 3432 rpm

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