A polynomial p has zeros when x = -2, x = 1/3, and x =3. What could be the equation of p? Choose 1
a. p(x) = (x + 2)(x + 3)(3x + 1)
b. p(x) = (x + 2)(x + 3) (3x - 1)
C. p(x) = (x + 2)(x - 3)(3x - 1)
D. p(x) = (x - 2)(x + )(3x + 1)

p(x) = ( x +2) (3x - 1) ( x-3)

Step-by-step explanation:

We know the equation for a polynomial with given zeros is

f(x) = a(x-b1) (x-b2) where b are the zeros and a is a constant

Since the zeros are x = -2, x = 1/3, and x =3.

p(x) = a( x - -2) (x - 1/3) ( x-3)

p(x) = a( x +2) (x - 1/3) ( x-3)

We can pick the value of a since we are not given a point on the function.  Pick a=3

p(x) = 3( x +2) (x - 1/3) ( x-3)

Rewriting the second term

p(x) = ( x +2) (3x - 1) ( x-3)

7 ft 6 in means 7 1/2, because 6 in is 1/2 of a foot. 7 ft 8 in means 7 2/3 because 8 in is 2/3 of a foot. 23/3 = 7 2/3. 15/2 = 7 1/2.

23/3   *   15/2   = 57 1/2

step-by-step explanation:

answer: on graphs, the open and closed circles, or vertical asymptotes drawn as dashed lines us identify discontinuities.

as before, graphs and tables allow us to estimate at best.

when working with formulas, getting zero in the denominator indicates a point of discontinuity.

when working with piecewise-defined functions, check for discontinuities at the transition points where one piece ends and the next begins.

step-by-step explanation: