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 a cubic polynomial function, y = P(x), is shown below.<br />
y<br />
6<br />
5<br />
4<br />
3<br />
2<br />
1<br />
–3 –2 –1<br />
–1<br />
1 2 3<br />
–2<br />
–3<br />
–4<br />
–5<br />
–6<br />
–7<br />
–8<br />
–9<br />
–10<br />
–11<br />
–<strong>12</strong><br />
–13<br />
–14<br />
–15<br />
x<br />
6. When P(x) is divided by (x + 2), the remainder is<br />
A. negative<br />
B. zero<br />
C. positive<br />
D. undefined<br />
7. If the factored form of 3x 3 – 2x 2 – 17x – <strong>12</strong> is (x – 3)(x + 1)(ax + b),<br />
then (ax + b) is<br />
A. 3x – 4<br />
B. 3x + 4<br />
C. –3x + 4<br />
D. –3x – 4<br />
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