P(x) = x^4 - 9x^2 - 4x + 12
P(1) = 1^4 - 9(1)^2 - 4(1) + 12 = 1 - 9 - 4 + 12 = 0
x = 1 is a root.
By dividing the polynomial by x - 1, gives other roots as 3 and -2
A graph shows the appropriate choice to be
A. 277.8 °F
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Of course, you get the same result by evaluating
76 + 301*e^(-0.40)
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