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Graph of a cubic polynomial that falls to the left and rises to the right with x intercepts negative 2, negative 1, and 2

Which of the following functions best represents the graph?
A. f(x) = (x − 2)(x + 1)(x + 2)
B. f(x) = (x − 1)(x + 1)(x − 4)
C. f(x) = (x + 2)(x − 1)(x − 2)
D. f(x) = (x + 1)(x − 1)(x + 4)

User Vazque
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Answer:

A is correct

Explanation:

User Josh Jay
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Forward through that, take B. And D. Out because it doesn’t mention that at all, then focus on the three numbers in the problem, the first two are negative 2 and negative 1 then positive 1, “C” is the only one that fits in, so there’s your answer :)
User Tomas Holas
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