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: S6

Answer

$$x=-1,\:x=-2,\:x=2$$

Work Step by Step

Factoring the equation and setting the factors equal to zero, we find: $$-\left(x^3+x^2-4x-4\right) \\ -\left(x+1\right)\left(x+2\right)\left(x-2\right) \\x=-1,\:x=-2,\:x=2$$
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