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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Use the following information to answer the next question.<br />
The partial graph of the polynomial function P(x) = ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d is<br />
shown below. The graph of y = Q(x) is the reflection of y = P(x) in the<br />
x-axis.<br />
y<br />
y = P(x)<br />
x<br />
y = Q(x)<br />
5. According to this information, the equation of the polynomial function Q is<br />
A. Q(x) = ax 3 + bx 2 + cx – d<br />
B. Q(x) = –ax 3 + bx 2 + cx + d<br />
C. Q(x) = –ax 3 + bx 2 + cx – d<br />
D. Q(x) = –ax 3 – bx 2 – cx – d<br />
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