Question

Given f(x) = x ^ 3 - x ^ 2 -4x +4

Find the zeros of f.

Write an equation of the line tangent to the graph of f at x = -1

The point (a,b) is on the graph of f and the line tangent to the graph at (a,b) passes through the point (0,-8) which is not of the graph of f. Find a and b


Please help. missing three classes in a row kills

Answer 1

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Answer 2

your function factors by grouping

f(x) = x ^ 3 - x ^ 2 -4x +4
= x^2(x-1) - 4(x-1)
= (x-1)(x^2 - 1)
= (x-1)(x + 2)(x - 2)

so the function has zeros at x = 1,2, -2

f '(x) = 3x^2 - 2x - 4
f '(-1) = 3+2-4 = 1 , which is the slope
f(-1) = 3(-1) - (-1)^2 - 4(-1) + 4
= -3 - 1 + 4 + 4 = 4

so the point is (-1,4) and the slope is 1

can you take it from here?

Answer 3

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re yours ...
Linda goes on day 6, day 12, day 18, day 24 , ....
Jesus goes on day 9, day 18, day 27, ...

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