Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 5 - Cumulative Test for Chapters 3-5 - Page 416: 4

Answer

See graph.

Work Step by Step

Rewrite the polynomial in factored form: $$g(s)=s^2(s-3)$$ Finding the $s$-intercepts: $$s=0$$ Thus, an $s$-intercept is at $(0,0)$. With multiplicity of $2$, the graph at zero of $0$ bounces off the $s$-axis. $$s-3=0$$ $$s=3$$ Thus, an $s$intercept is at $(3,0)$. With multiplicity of $1$, the graph at zero of $1$ crosses the $s$-axis. Notice that the leading coefficient $1$ is positive and the polynomial has a degree of $3$ which is odd, it means the end behavior at left side falls while at right side rises. With the degree of $3$, the maximum number of turning points is $n-1=3-1=2$. Finding one more point of the graph, set $s=2$ which is between the two zeros: $$g(2)=(2)^3-3(2)^2=-4$$ Thus, another point is at $(2,-4)$. Plotting the three points and drawing a curve on the points with the descriptions of the graph as indicated above, the sketch of the graph of the function is as shown.
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