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Mathematics 30 June 1999 Grade 12 Diploma Exam

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1. The function f (x) = x 3 – 6 is<br />

A. a linear function<br />

B. a quadratic function<br />

C. a polynomial function<br />

D. an exponential function<br />

Use the following information to answer the next question.<br />

The partial graph of a fifth-degree polynomial function, P, is shown below.<br />

All the x-intercepts are integers.<br />

P(x)<br />

80<br />

70<br />

60<br />

50<br />

40<br />

<strong>30</strong><br />

20<br />

10<br />

–4 –3 –2 –1<br />

–10<br />

1 2 3<br />

–20<br />

x<br />

2. The multiplicity of the factor (x + 3) of P is<br />

A. 1<br />

B. 2<br />

C. 3<br />

D. 5<br />

1

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