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Question 50 • 25-26 TX-Algebra II CR

Graph the function f(x) = x3 – 3x – 2. Based on the graph, which value for x is a double root of this function?

Answer
A
–2
B
–1
C
1
D
2

Explanation

Factor the function: x³ − 3x − 2 = (x − 2)(x + 1)². The squared factor means x = −1 is a double root, so the correct choice is −1.

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