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Graph the function y=x3+3x2-1. Based on the graph, what is the least possible x-value if y=0? Round your answer to the nearest hundredth, if necessary.

-2.88
-0.53

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Answered by GPT-5 mini AI
The smallest x with y = 0 is x ≈ -2.879385..., which rounds to -2.88. (The three real roots are ≈ -2.879385, -0.652704, and 0.532089.)