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22. The table of values below represents a polynomial function. Using the

information from the table, write a function that represents the polynomial in
standard form. Use ^ for any exponents and do not use spaces.

22. The table of values below represents a polynomial function. Using the information-example-1
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Answer:

f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 6x + 8

Explanation:

The graph has a local maximum and a local minimum, so it is a 3rd degree polynomial equation.

f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d

x = 0

f(0) = a(0^3) + b(0^2) + c(0) + d = 8

d = 8

f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + 8

x = -2

f(-2) = a(-2)^3 + b(-2)^2 + c(-2) + 8 = 0

-8a + 4b - 2c = -8

4a - 2b + c = 4 Eq. 1

x = 1

f(1) = a + b + c + 8 = 0

a + b + c = -8 Eq. 2

x = 4

f(4) = a(4^3) + b(4^2) + c(4) + 8 = 0

64a + 16b + 4c = -8

16a + 4b + c = -2 Eq. 3

Equations 1, 2 and 3 form a system of equation in three variables, a, b, c.

4a - 2b + c = 4

a + b + c = -8

16a + 4b + c = -2

2 × Eq. 2 + Eq. 1

6a + 3c = -12

-4 × Eq.1 2 + Eq. 3

12a - 3c = 30

18a = 18

a = 1

6(1) + 3c = -12

3c = -18

c = -6

a + b + c = -8

1 + b - 6 = -8

b = -3

a = 1; b = -3; c = -6; d = 8

Answer:

f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 6x + 8

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