Find a polynomial function f(x) of least possible degree having the graph shown.

A. f(x) = 8(x + 1)(x - 1)
B. f(x) = 8(x + 1)2(x - 1)2
C. f(x) = -8(x + 1)(x - 1)
D. f(x) = -8(x + 1)2(x - 1)2


Answer: D

Mathematics

You might also like to view...

Solve by graphing.y = -2 - 2x 5x + 3y = -4

A. (2, 2) B. (0, -2) C. (-2, -3) D. (-2, 2)

Mathematics

Decide whether the argument is an example of inductive or deductive reasoning.If (-p)2 = p2, then (-9)2 = 81

A. Deductive B. Inductive

Mathematics

Solve the problem.Tuition at a certain college recently increased from $3000 to $5000. Find the ratio of the increase in price to the original price in simplest form.

A. 3 to 8 B. 2 to 3 C. 3 to 5 D. 2 to 5

Mathematics

Solve the problem.Allie and Burt agree to divide four items using the method of sealed bids. Their bids on each of the items are given in the following table. In the final settlement, Allie got Item 3, Item 4, and $850 in cash. What was Burt's bid on Item 2?

A. $1000 B. $800 C. $900 D. $700 E. none of these

Mathematics