Question

Use the function f(x) = 2x2 − 3x − 5 to answer the questions.

Answer 1

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Step-by-step explanation:

2x^2-3x-5=y

(2x-5)(x+1)=y

(2x-5)(x+1)=0

2x-5=0

2x=5

x=2.5

x+1=0

x=-1

you have an even degree (2) and a positive coefficient (2)

therefore as x---> -∞, f(x)----> +∞

also, as x----> +∞, f(x)----> +∞

also notice that this is a parabola that opens upwards so both "ends" approach positive infinity

plot the x-intercepts, find the vertex using h=-b/2a and substituting this value into the equation to find k and make a table of values to graph the parabola unless you only want a rough sketch of the graph-you know the x-intercepts and you found the vertex using h=-b/2a