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3. f(x) = -x (x + 5)$^2$ (x + 3) a) leading term b) x intercepts c) the intervals obtained when they are used to partition the number line d) Table of Signs Intervals Test Value f(x) = -x (x + 5)$^2$ (x + 3) Position of the curve relative to x- axis. e) Sketch the graph

          3.
f(x) = -x (x + 5)$^2$ (x + 3)
a) leading term
b) x intercepts
c) the intervals obtained when they are used to partition the number line
d) Table of Signs
Intervals
Test Value
f(x) = -x (x + 5)$^2$ (x + 3)
Position of
the curve
relative to x-
axis.
e) Sketch the graph

3.
f(x) = -x (x + 5)^2 (x + 3)
a) leading term
b) x intercepts
c) the intervals obtained when they are used to partition the number line
d) Table of Signs
Intervals
Test Value
f(x) = -x (x + 5)^2 (x + 3)
Position of
the curve
relative to x-
axis.
e) Sketch the graph

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Elementary and Intermediate Algebra

Alan S. Tussy, R. David Gustafson 5th Edition

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In this case, the leading term is (x + 5)(x + 3). The degree of this polynomial is 2, so the leading term is x^2. b) x-intercepts: Show more…

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