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Polynomial and Rational Functions

Question 1
college-boardPre-CalculusAPExam Style
1 mark

If h(x)=2(x5)2+7h(x) = -2(x -5)^2 +7 represents a vertically stretched quadratic function, what is true about its vertex compared to that of f(x)=x2f(x)= x^2?

Question 2
college-boardPre-CalculusAPExam Style
1 mark

If an object's height above ground over time can be modeled by h(t)=16t2+v0t+h0h(t) = -16t^2 + v_0 t + h_0, what must v0v_0 equal if it takes exactly three seconds for the object to hit the ground after being launched from an initial height h0h_0 of zero?

Question 3
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1 mark

If the leading coefficient of a polynomial function is doubled, how does this affect the end behavior of the graph?

Question 4
college-boardPre-CalculusAPExam Style
1 mark

Given the function f(x)=ax+bf(x)=ax+b, where a and b are constants, if the rate of change of f(x)f(x) is always positive, what can we say about the values of a and b?

Question 5
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1 mark

If q(t)p(t)q(t) - p(t) represents rate change original position function pp, then question asks identify correct interpretation given statement concerning expressions involving these functions.

Question 6
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1 mark

What is the result when raising a real number to the power of zero?

Question 7
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1 mark

Which description best matches a linear function's graph?

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Question 8
college-boardPre-CalculusAPExam Style
1 mark

Which of the following is a possible zero for a polynomial function?

Question 9
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1 mark

Given the polynomial equation x34x2+5x2=0x^3 - 4x^2 + 5x - 2 = 0, which of the following could be a potential factor?

Question 10
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1 mark

Which of the following functions has exactly one real zero?