Algebra and Trigonometry 10th Edition

Published by Cengage Learning
ISBN 10: 9781337271172
ISBN 13: 978-1-33727-117-2

Chapter 3 - 3.2 - Polynomial Functions of Higher Degree - 3.2 Exercises - Page 260: 11

Answer

(h)

Work Step by Step

This polynomial has a degree of two, so it is a parabola. This leaves options (g) and (h). Since $\frac{5}{2}$ is a solution to the equation, the graph should pass the x-axis at that point. This corresponds to graph (h).
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