Solve the equation f(x)=x3+2x2+4x+8 given that one of its roots is x=−2.

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Okay, first you need to understand that function of x, (or f(x)) is y.

We now plug in x.

f(-2) or y=-2(3)+(2•2)+4(-2)+8
f(-2)=-6+4+-8+8

f(-2)=-2

When x=-2, y=-2. Lets plug it back in to see if its true.

-2=-2(3) + (2x2) + (4(-2)) + 8

-2 = -6 + 4 + -8 + 8

-2 = -2.

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And p is the probability of X happening.

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$p = 0.85$

(a) If you call 12 times, what is the probability that exactly 9 of your calls are answered within 30 seconds? Round your answer to four decimal places (e.g. 98.7654).

This is $P(X = 9)$ when $n = 12$ .

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(b) If you call 20 times, what is the probability that at least 16 calls are answered in less than 30 seconds? Round your answer to four decimal places (e.g. 98.7654).

This is $P(X \geq 16)$ when $n = 20$