Math Problem Statement

Match each function to a graphed function with the same zero(s). Given functions include f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 3, m(x) = x^4 - x^3 + x^2 - x, l(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4, k(x) = x + 3, h(x) = -4x - 8, g(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4.

Solution

The question asks to match provided functions to graphed functions that have the same zeros. Here's the breakdown:

Functions:

  1. f(x)=x33x2+x3f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 3
  2. m(x)=x4x3+x2xm(x) = x^4 - x^3 + x^2 - x
  3. l(x)=x24x+4l(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4
  4. k(x)=x+3k(x) = x + 3
  5. h(x)=4x8h(x) = -4x - 8
  6. g(x)=x25x+4g(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4

Given Graphs:

  • Graph A is likely a cubic or quartic function based on its shape, resembling x3x^3-type behavior.
  • Graph B shows multiple intersections with the x-axis, likely a polynomial with multiple real roots.

To match functions to graphs:

We need to factor the functions and find their roots (zeros). I'll walk through one function as an example:

1. f(x)=x33x2+x3f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + x - 3

  • Try factoring by grouping: f(x)=(x33x2)+(x3)f(x) = (x^3 - 3x^2) + (x - 3) Factor each part: =x2(x3)+1(x3)=(x3)(x2+1)= x^2(x - 3) + 1(x - 3) = (x - 3)(x^2 + 1)
  • Zeros: x=3x = 3

For the other functions, follow similar steps to find their zeros and match them to the appropriate graph.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Polynomials
Zeros of Functions
Factoring
Graphing Polynomial Functions

Formulas

Factoring polynomials
Quadratic formula

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12