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Identify the graph of ƒ(x) = x2 + 6x – 7 from the choices below.

Identify the graph of ƒ(x) = x2 + 6x – 7 from the choices below.-example-1
User John Resig
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Answer:

Graph B. is correct

Explanation:

User Vanita
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f(x) = x^2 + 6x - 7

y = x^2 + 6x - 7

y = (x - 1)(x + 7)

x + 7 = 0

x = -7

x - 1 = 0

x = 1

The x-intercepts are -7 and 1.

Since the leading coefficient is a positive, the graph will point upwards.

So, the graph of the function is D.

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