The graph of the function f(x) = (x - 3)(x + 1)
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Answer:
The graph is positive and decreasing for all real values of x where x < -1
Step-by-step explanation:
we have
The function is a vertical parabola open up
The roots (x-intercepts) are x=3 and x=-1
The vertex is the point (1,-4 ) is a minimum
using a graphing tool
see the attached figure
we know that
In the interval (-∞,-1) ---> the function is positive and decreasing
In the interval (-1,1) ---> the function is negative and decreasing
In the interval (1,3) ---> the function is negative and increasing
In the interval (3,∞) ---> the function is positive and increasing
therefore
The graph is positive and decreasing for all real values of x where x < -1
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Option C and Option D
3x + 2(x - 2) + 6 = 2(2x + 3) + x - 4 has infinite number of solutions
4(x + 2) + x + 1 = 2x - 3 + 3(x + 4) has infinite number of solutions
<h3><u>Solution:</u></h3>Given that we have to find the equations that has infinite number of solutions
If we end up with the same term on both sides of the equal sign, such as 4 = 4 or 4x = 4x, then we have infinite solutions.
If we end up with different numbers on either side of the equal sign, as in 4 = 5, then we have no solutions.
<h3><u>Option A</u></h3>-2(x - 2) + 3x = x - 4
Multiply the terms inside the bracket
-2x + 4 + 3x = x - 4
x + 4 = x - 4
Thus this equation does not have infinite number of solutions
<h3><u>Option B</u></h3>2x + 4(x - 1) = 3(2x + 1) - 2(x - 1)
2x + 4x - 4 = 6x + 3 - 2x + 2
6x - 4 = 4x + 5
6x - 4x = 5 + 4
2x = 9
Thus this equation has only one solution.
Thus this equation does not have infinite number of solutions
<h3><u>Option C</u></h3>3x + 2(x - 2) + 6 = 2(2x + 3) + x - 4
3x + 2x - 4 + 6 = 4x + 6 + x - 4
5x + 2 = 5x + 2
Thus this equation has infinite number of solutions
<h3><u>Option D</u></h3>4(x + 2) + x + 1 = 2x - 3 + 3(x + 4)
4x + 8 + x + 1 = 2x - 3 + 3x + 12
5x + 9 = 5x + 9
Thus this equation has infinite number of solutions