Functions Modeling Change: A Preparation for Calculus, 5th Edition

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Chapter 11 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - 11.3 The Short-Run Behavior of Plynomials - Exercises and Problems for Section 11.3 - Skill Refresher - Page 454: S4

Answer

$$x=0,\:x=-1,\:x=1$$

Work Step by Step

Factoring the equation and setting the factors equal to zero, we find: $$2x\left(x^2-1\right)=0 \\ 2x\left(x+1\right)\left(x-1\right) =0 \\ x=0,\:x=-1,\:x=1$$
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