Question

Use the graph of the polynomial function to find the factored form of the

related polynomial. Assume it has no constant factor.

Answer 1

Option B

Explanation:

→ It cannot have a bx coefficient in ax² + bx + c which eliminates all but 1 option

Answer 2

B. (x +4)(x -4)

Explanation:

The x-intercepts are shown on the graph to be at x=-4 and x=4. For x-intercept p, there is a factor (x-p). That means the factored form is ...

(x -(-4))(x -(4)) = (x +4)(x -4)

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Additional comment

The product of these factors is x^2 -16, consistent with the vertex on the graph being located at (0, -16).