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RCMultiple Choice

Radical Equations and Extraneous Roots — Cumulative exam

Question 34 • FL-1200700-Mathematics for College Algebra MIS

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.

Answer
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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