Consider the following points. (-2, 20), (-1,0), (0, -2), (1, -4), (2, 0)

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Consider the following points.
(-2, 20), (-1, 0), (0, -2), (1, -4), (2, 0)
(a) Determine the polynomial function of least degree whose graph passes through the given points.
p(x) #
(b) Sketch the graph of the polynomial function, showing the given points.
y
60
40
20
1
20
-20
-40
-60
3
2
4
-2 -1
60
40
20
-1
20
-20
-40
-60 -
3
Transcribed Image Text:Consider the following points. (-2, 20), (-1, 0), (0, -2), (1, -4), (2, 0) (a) Determine the polynomial function of least degree whose graph passes through the given points. p(x) # (b) Sketch the graph of the polynomial function, showing the given points. y 60 40 20 1 20 -20 -40 -60 3 2 4 -2 -1 60 40 20 -1 20 -20 -40 -60 - 3
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