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

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Chapter 3 - Quadratic Functions - Strengthen Your Understanding - Page 130: 8

Answer

False.

Work Step by Step

A first example is $f(x)=(x-2)(x+2)$. The solutions can be found by setting $f(x)=0$ and getting $$(x-2)(x+2)=0$$ $$x=\{-2,2\}$$ Next, use a completely different quadratic function, $g(x)=2(x-2)(x+2)$. Find the solutions of this function the same way $$2(x-2)(x+2)=0$$ $$x=\{-2,2\}$$ These different functions both have zeroes at $x=-2$ and $x=2$. Therefore, there exists more than one function with those zeroes, making the statement false.
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