Use the zeros to construct a rough graph of a function - HiSET

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Graph zeroes

Which of the functions below best matches the graphed function?

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First, look at the zeroes of the graph. Zeroes are where the function touches the x-axis (i.e. values of where ).

The graph shows the function touching the x-axis when , , and at a value in between 1.5 and 2.

Notice all of the possible answers are already factored. Therefore, look for one with a factor of (which will make when ), a factor of to make when , and a factor which will make when is at a value between 1.5 and 2.

This function fills the criteria; it has an and an factor. Additionally, the third factor, , will result in when , which fits the image. It also does not have any extra zeroes that would contradict the graph.

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