Question

Which function matches the graph?

A. f(x)=(x + 3)(x - 5)(x + 7)²(x - 2)²
B. f(x) = (x - 3)²(x + 5)²(x-7)(x + 2)
C. f(x) = (x - 3)(x + 5)(x - 7)²(x + 2)²
D. f(x) = (x - 3)²(x + 5)(x-7)(x + 2)²
E. f(x) = (x + 3)²(x - 5)(x-7)²(x + 2)

Answer 1

Choice B

Explanation:

The graph crosses the xy-plane at the following places for x:

x = -5

x = -2

x = 3

x = 7

Look at choice B.

Setting (x - 3)^2, (x + 5)^2, (x - 7) and (x + 2) to zero and solving for x leads to the crossing locations on the xy-plane as shown on the graph.