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The graphs of two polynomial equations do not intersect. Kelly concludes that the system has no solution. Which statement best explains why Kelly’s reasoning is correct or incorrect?

A
She is incorrect because systems may have only complex solutions which are not visible on a graph.
B
She is incorrect because the solutions may have multiplicity greater than 1.
C
She is correct because all solutions are intersection points of the graphs.
D
She is correct because the solutions are irrational.
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Let a, b, and c be real numbers where a b c 0. Which of the following functions could represent the graph below?

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f(x) = x2(x – a)2(x – b)4(x – c)
B
f(x) = x3(x – a)3(x – b)(x – c)2
C
f(x) = x4(x – a)(x – b)3(x – c)3
D
f(x) = (x – a)2(x – b)(x – c)6
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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
–6, 6
B
–4, 1, 3
C
–3, –1, 4
D
1, 3
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What is the remainder when (x4 + 36) is divided by (x2 – 8)?

A
36
B
64
C
100
D
117
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The volume of a rectangular prism is (x4 + 4x3 + 3x2 + 8x + 4), and the area of its base is (x3 + 3x2 + 8). If the volume of a rectangular prism is the product of its base area and height, what is the height of the prism?

A
x + 1 minus StartFraction 4 Over x Superscript 4 Baseline + 4 x cubed + 3 x squared + 8 x + 4 EndFraction
Option A
B
x + 1 + StartFraction 4 Over x Superscript 4 Baseline + 4 x cubed + 3 x squared + 8 x + 4 EndFraction
Option B
C
x + 1 minus StartFraction 4 Over x cubed + 3 x squared + 8 EndFraction
Option C
D
x + 1 + StartFraction 4 Over x cubed + 3 x squared + 8 EndFraction
Option D
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The owner of a coffee shop chain creates a graph representing sales in thousands of dollars. She describes the characteristics as follows:• There have been two turning points in sales this year.• Sales are expected to increase in the long run.• The least amount of sales during the year is about $250,000.Which graph correctly shows the coffee shop’s sales?

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Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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A polynomial function has a root of –3 with multiplicity 2, a root of 0 with multiplicity 1, a root of 1 with multiplicity 1, and a root of 3 with multiplicity 2. If the function has a positive leading coefficient and is of even degree, which could be the graph of the function?

A
Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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Which expression is a possible leading term for the polynomial function graphed below?

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A
–4x8
B
–4x5
C
4x5
D
4x8
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Three roots of a fifth degree polynomial function f(x) are –2, 2, and 4 + i. Which statement describes the number and nature of all roots for this function?

A
f(x) has two real roots and one imaginary root.
B
f(x) has three real roots.
C
f(x) has five real roots.
D
f(x) has three real roots and two imaginary roots.
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Which statement describes the graph of this polynomial function?

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A
The graph crosses the x-axis at x = 0 and touches the x-axis at x = 3.
B
The graph touches the x-axis at x = 0 and crosses the x-axis at x = 3.
C
The graph crosses the x-axis at x = 0 and touches the x-axis at x = –3.
D
The graph touches the x-axis at x = 0 and crosses the x-axis at x = –3.
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If (x – 2k) is a factor of f(x), which of the following must be true?

A
f(2k) = 0
B
f(–2k) = 0
C
A root of f(x) is x = –2k.
D
A y intercept of f(x) is x = 2k.
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Use synthetic division to solve (x4 – 1) ÷ (x – 1). What is the quotient?

A
x cubed minus x squared + x minus 1
Option A
B
x3
C
x cubed + x squared + x + 1
Option C
D
x3 – 2
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Carlos graphed the system of equations that can be used to solve .What are the roots of the polynomial equation?

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A
–3, –2, 3
B
–3, 2
C
18, 32
D
18, 32, 66
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What is the quotient of (x3 – 3x2 + 3x – 2) ÷ (x2 – x + 1)?

A
x – 2
B
x + 2
C
x – 4
D
x + 1
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If f(–2) = 0, what are all the factors of the function ? Use the Remainder Theorem.

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A
(x + 2)(x + 60)
B
(x – 2)(x – 60)
C
(x – 10)(x + 2)(x + 6)
D
(x + 10)(x – 2)(x – 6)
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The price that a company charged for a basketball hoop is given by the equation where x is the number of hoops that are produced, in millions. It costs the company $30 to make each basketball hoop. The company recently reduced its production to 1 million hoops but maintained its profit of 15 million dollars. Approximately how many basketball hoops did the company previously produce to make the same profit?

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A
1.3 million hoops
B
1.4 million hoops
C
15 million hoops
D
30 million hoops
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Randy divides (2x4 – 3x3 – 3x2 + 7x – 3) by (x2 – 2x + 1) as shown below. What error does Randy make?

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A
He makes a subtraction error.
B
He makes an error writing the constant term in the quotient.
C
He makes an error choosing the x-term in the quotient.
D
He makes an error rewriting the problem in long division.
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Which table describes the behavior of the graph of f(x) = 2x3 – 26x – 24?

A
Option
Option A
B
Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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A cube has side length x. One side of the cube is increased by 4 inches, and another side is doubled. The volume of the new rectangular prism is 450 cubic inches. The equation can be used to find x. What was the side length of the original cube? Use a graphing calculator and a system of equations to find the answer.

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A
4 inches
B
5 inches
C
9 inches
D
10 inches
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Which of the following describes the roots of the polynomial function ?

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–2 with multiplicity 2, 4 with multiplicity 1, and –1 with multiplicity 3
B
–2 with multiplicity 3, 4 with multiplicity 2, and –1 with multiplicity 4
C
2 with multiplicity 2, –4 with multiplicity 1, and 1 with multiplicity 3
D
2 with multiplicity 3, –4 with multiplicity 2, and 1 with multiplicity 4

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