Math Problem Statement

It is given that f(x) = x^3 + x^2 - 2x - 4. (i) Sketch the graph of y = f(x). (ii) Find the integer solution of the equation f(x) = 4, and prove algebraically that there are no other real solutions. (iii) State the integer solution of the equation (x+3)^3 + (x+3)^2 - 2(x+3) - 4 = 4. (iv) Sketch the graph of y = |f(x)|. (v) Write down two different cubic equations which between them give the roots of the equation |f(x)| = 4. Hence find all the roots of this equation.

Solution

It looks like you've uploaded an image with a set of questions related to a cubic function f(x)=x3+x22x4f(x) = x^3 + x^2 - 2x - 4. Let's go through the parts of the question one by one. I will start with part (i).

(i) Sketch the graph of y=f(x)y = f(x)

The function is f(x)=x3+x22x4f(x) = x^3 + x^2 - 2x - 4, which is a cubic function. The graph of a cubic function typically has at least one real root, and it may have turning points. To sketch the graph:

  • Find the roots of the equation f(x)=0f(x) = 0 by factoring or using other methods.
  • Analyze the behavior of f(x)f(x) as xx \to \infty and xx \to -\infty.
  • Identify any turning points by finding the first and second derivatives to locate maxima, minima, and inflection points.

For part (ii), I will need to find the integer solutions for f(x)=4f(x) = 4. Let me proceed step by step and calculate the necessary points.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Cubic functions
Graph sketching
Algebraic solutions
Absolute value functions

Formulas

Cubic function: f(x) = x^3 + x^2 - 2x - 4
Absolute value: |f(x)| = 4

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Algebra
Graphing cubic functions
Solving cubic equations

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12