p(x) is a polynomial function of x with real coefficients and the following characteristics: p(-3) = 4, p(0) = -2, and p(3) = 2. Based on this information, what is the smallest number of positive zeroes that this function can have?
2006-09-03 10:22:48 · 4 answers · asked by chris 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Standards & Testing
one, b/c the graph of the function has to pass the positive x-axis at some point between x=0 and x=3. it *could* happen more than once, but it's gotta be at least once. and the one between x= -3 and x=0 doesn't count b/c it's not positive
2006-09-03 11:28:06 · answer #1 · answered by tell me all!!! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My mate Chalky down the Horse & Ferret pub is a mathmatical genious - you should see him tally up the scores during the interpub darts matches. Anyway, I phoned him and asked him the answer to this quiestion. He mumbled a bit, took a swig of best bitter from the can he was holding and bingo! He had the answer! But he says if you want to know it you'l have to stand him a drink at the pub tomorrow night. Silly bugger!
2006-09-03 17:33:53 · answer #2 · answered by warden14 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
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Somewhere between 0 and 3
2006-09-03 17:29:00 · answer #3 · answered by vintagejbass 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
a lil over my head so no. sorry
2006-09-03 17:28:55 · answer #4 · answered by Jesuslovesyou! 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋