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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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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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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 is a factor of f(x) = 60x4 + 86x3 – 46x2 – 43x + 8? Use the Rational Root Theorem to help you find your answer.

A
x – 6
B
5x – 8
C
6x – 1
D
8x + 5
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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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The side length, s, of a cube is 3x + 2y. If V = s3, what is the volume of the cube?

A
3x3 + 18x2y + 36xy2 + 8y3
B
27x3 + 54x2y + 18xy2 + 2y3
C
27x3 + 18x2y + 12xy2 + 2y3
D
27x3 + 54x2y + 36xy2 + 8y3
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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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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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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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Which expression is a difference of cubes?

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Option
Option A
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Option
Option B
C
Option
Option C
D
Option
Option D
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What is the factored form of ?

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Option A
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Option B
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Option
Option C
D
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Option D
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Which statement about the simplified binomial expansion of (a + b2)n, where n is a positive integer, is true?

A
The exponent of b will always be even.
B
The exponent of a will always be odd.
C
The sum of the exponents of a and b will always equal n.
D
The sum of the exponents of a and b will always equal n – 1.

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