College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set 3.1 - Page 343: 8

Answer

$j(x)=-x^{2}-1$

Work Step by Step

$f(x)=x^{2}+2x+1$ $g(x)=x^{2}-2x+1$ $h(x)=x^{2}-1$ $j(x)=-x^{2}-1$ First, you will notice that the graph has a y-intercept of $-1$ and that it opens downwards. Therefore, $j(x)=-x^{2}-1$ is the correct answer.
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