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The polynomial function f(x) = 3x5 – 2x2 + 7x models the motion of a roller coaster. The roots of the function represent when the roller coaster is at ground level. Which answer choice represents all potential values of when the roller coaster is at ground level? Begin by factoring x to create a constant term.

A
0, , 1, , 3
Option A
B
0, , 1, , 7
Option B
C
, 1, , 3
Option C
D
, 1, , 7
Option D
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Which statement about the polynomial function g(x) is true?

A
If all rational roots of g(x) = 0 are integers, the leading coefficient of g(x) must be 1.
B
If all roots of g(x) = 0 are integers, the leading coefficient of g(x) must be 1.
C
If the leading coefficient of g(x) is 1, all rational roots of g(x) = 0 must be integers.
D
If the leading coefficient of g(x) is 1, all roots of g(x) = 0 must be integers.
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Anja divides (8x3 – 36x2 + 54x – 27) by (2x – 3) as shown below. What error does Anja make?

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A
She makes a subtraction error.
B
She makes an error choosing the x-term in the quotient.
C
She makes a multiplication error.
D
She makes an error rewriting the problem in long division.
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A polynomial function has a root of –7 with multiplicity 2, a root of –1 with multiplicity 1, a root of 2 with multiplicity 4, and a root of 4 with multiplicity 1. If the function has a positive leading coefficient and is of even degree, which statement about the graph is true?

A
The graph of the function is positive on (2, 4).
B
The graph of the function is negative on (4, ).
Option B
C
The graph of the function is positive on (, –7).
Option C
D
The graph of the function is negative on (–7, –1).
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What are the roots of the polynomial equation ? Use a graphing calculator and a system of equations.

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A
–24, –3, 12
B
–12, 3, 24
C
–4, –2, 3
D
–3, 2, 4
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Let a and b be real numbers where a b 0. Which of the following functions could represent the graph below?

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f(x) = x(x – a)2(x – b)4
B
f(x) = x(x – a)3(x – b)2
C
f(x) = x4(x – a)(x – b)2
D
f(x) = x2(x – a)5(x – b)
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What is the completely factored form of ?

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(2x - 5)(3x + 1)
B
(2x + 5)(3x - 1)
C
(2x - 1)(3x - 5)
D
(2x + 1)(3x + 5)
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Which second degree polynomial function f(x) has a lead coefficient of 3 and roots 4 and 1?

A
f(x) = 3x2 + 5x + 4
B
f(x) = 3x2 + 15x + 12
C
f(x) = 3x2 – 5x + 4
D
f(x) = 3x2 – 15x + 12

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