Mathematics 30 June 1999 Grade 12 Diploma Exam
Mathematics 30 June 1999 Grade 12 Diploma Exam
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 />
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