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Graphing Polynomial Functions — Unit test Answers

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If 5 + 6i is a root of the polynomial function f(x), which of the following must also be a root of f(x)?

A
–5 – 6i
B
5 – 6i
C
6 – 5i
D
6 + 5i
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What is the remainder when (3x3 – 2x2 + 4x – 3) is divided by (x2 + 3x + 3)?

A
30
B
3x – 11
C
28x – 36
D
28x + 30
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A polynomial function has a root of –7 with multiplicity 2, a root of –1 with multiplicity 1, a root of 2 with multiplicity 4, and a root of 4 with multiplicity 1. If the function has a positive leading coefficient and is of even degree, which statement about the graph is true?

A
The graph of the function is positive on (2, 4).
B
The graph of the function is negative on (4, ).
Option B
C
The graph of the function is positive on (, –7).
Option C
D
The graph of the function is negative on (–7, –1).
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Which statement about the polynomial function g(x) is true?

A
If all rational roots of g(x) = 0 are integers, the leading coefficient of g(x) must be 1.
B
If all roots of g(x) = 0 are integers, the leading coefficient of g(x) must be 1.
C
If the leading coefficient of g(x) is 1, all rational roots of g(x) = 0 must be integers.
D
If the leading coefficient of g(x) is 1, all roots of g(x) = 0 must be integers.
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If (x + k) is a factor of f(x), which of the following must be true?

A
f(k) = 0
B
f(–k) = 0
C
A root of f(x) is x = k.
D
A y intercept of f(x) is x = –k.
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What is the completely factored form of ?

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A
(2x - 5)(3x + 1)
B
(2x + 5)(3x - 1)
C
(2x - 1)(3x - 5)
D
(2x + 1)(3x + 5)
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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.

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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Anja divides (8x3 – 36x2 + 54x – 27) by (2x – 3) as shown below. What error does Anja make?

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A
She makes a subtraction error.
B
She makes an error choosing the x-term in the quotient.
C
She makes a multiplication error.
D
She makes an error rewriting the problem in long division.
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A student factors 15c2 + c – 28 to the following. (c + 2)(15c – 14) Which statement about (c + 2)(15c – 14) is true?

A
The expression is equivalent, and it is completely factored.
B
The expression is equivalent, but it is not completely factored.
C
The expression is not equivalent, but it is completely factored.
D
The expression is not equivalent, and it is not completely factored.
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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 = 2 and x = –1 and touches the x-axis at x = 0.
B
The graph touches the x-axis at x = 2 and x = –1 and crosses the x-axis at x = 0.
C
The graph crosses the x-axis at x = –2 and x = 1 and touches the x-axis at x = 0.
D
The graph touches the x-axis at x = –2 and x = 1 and crosses the x-axis at x = 0.
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Which second degree polynomial function f(x) has a lead coefficient of 3 and roots 4 and 1?

A
f(x) = 3x2 + 5x + 4
B
f(x) = 3x2 + 15x + 12
C
f(x) = 3x2 – 5x + 4
D
f(x) = 3x2 – 15x + 12
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According to the Rational Root Theorem, the following are potential roots of f(x) = 6x4 + 5x3 – 33x2 – 12x + 20., –2, 1, Which is an actual root of f(x)?

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A
Negative five-halves
Option A
B
–2
C
1
D
Ten-thirds
Option D
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Which polynomial function has x-intercepts –1, 0, and 2 and passes through the point (1, –6)?

A
f(x) = x3 – x2 – 2x
B
f(x) = 3x3 – 3x2 – 6x
C
f(x) = x3 + x2 – 2x
D
f(x) = 3x3 + 3x2 – 6x
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The area of a rectangle is (x3 – 5x2 + 3x – 15), and the width of the rectangle is (x2 + 3). If area = length × width, what is the length of the rectangle?

A
x + 5
B
x – 15
C
x + 15
D
x – 5
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What is the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function f(x) = –x5 + 9x4 – 18x3?

A
As , and as , .
Option A
B
As , and as , .
Option B
C
As , and as , .
Option C
D
As , and as , .
Option D
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The price that a company charged for a computer accessory is given by the equation where x is the number of accessories that are produced, in millions. It costs the company $10 to make each accessory. The company currently produces 2 million accessories and makes a profit of 100 million dollars. What other number of accessories produced yields the same profit?

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A
1.45 million
B
3.45 million
C
40 million
D
48 million
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Which second degree polynomial function has a leading coefficient of 2 and roots –3 and 5?

A
f(x) = 2x2 + 4x – 30
B
f(x) = 2x2 + 2x – 15
C
f(x) = 2x2 – 4x – 30
D
f(x) = 2x2 – 2x – 15
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Which of the following is the complete list of roots for the polynomial function ?

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A
–5, 3
B
–5, 3, –4 + i, –4 – i
C
–5, 3, –4 + i, 4 + i
D
–4 + i, –4 – i
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If (x – 5) is a factor of f(x), which of the following must be true?

A
A root of f(x) is x = –5.
B
A root of f(x) is x = 5.
C
Both x = –5 and x = 5 are roots of f(x).
D
Neither x = –5 nor x = 5 is a root of f(x).
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One root of a third degree polynomial function f(x) is –5 + 2i. 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 two imaginary roots and one real root.
C
f(x) has three imaginary roots.
D
f(x) has three real roots.

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