One of the functions below matches this graph and the other two DO NOT. (I) t(x) = 0.5(x − 0.5)(x + 2)(x + 3) (II) s(x) = −0.75(x + 0.5)(x − 2)(x − 3) (III) m(x) = −0.2(x + 1)(x − 4)^2 (x − 6) (a) Choose the function that could match the graph and explain why. (b) Use this function to label the x-intercepts, y-intercepts and scale on the graph. (c) Choose one of the functions that COULD NOT match the graph and explain why NOT.

One of the functions below matches this graph and the other two DO NOT. (I) t(x) = 0.5(x − 0.5)(x + 2)(x + 3) (II) s(x) = −0.75(x + 0.5)(x − 2)(x − 3) (III) m(x) = −0.2(x + 1)(x − 4)^2 (x − 6) (a) Choose the function that could match the graph and explain why. (b) Use this function to label the x-intercepts, y-intercepts and scale on the graph. (c) Choose one of the functions that COULD NOT match the graph and explain why NOT.

Algebra for College Students

10th Edition

ISBN:9781285195780

Author:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Publisher:Jerome E. Kaufmann, Karen L. Schwitters

Chapter8: Functions

Section8.4: More Quadratic Functions And Applications

Problem 55PS

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