Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Section 3.1 Polynomial Functions and Models - 3.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 210: 115

Answer

$f(x)=-2 (x+5)^2(x-4)(x-2)$

Work Step by Step

Let us consider that $a$ is a zero of a function with multiplicity $b$. Then this factor of the function can be expressed as: $(x-a)^b$. Therefore, we can write the equation of the function as: $f(x)=k (x+5)^2(x-4)(x-2)~~~(1)$ Since, $(3,128)$ lies on the graph, we have: $k(8)^2(-1)(1) =128 \\ -64k = 128 \\k=-2$ Thus, equation (1) becomes: $f(x)=-2 (x+5)^2(x-4)(x-2)$
Update this answer!

You can help us out by revising, improving and updating this answer.

Update this answer

After you claim an answer you’ll have 24 hours to send in a draft. An editor will review the submission and either publish your submission or provide feedback.