1. For x<3, h(x)=x+2
now x+2 is an increasing line (a practical way to check, h(1)=3, h(2)=4)
the largest value it takes is at 3, not inclusive, so h(3)=5 not inclusive.
Range_1= (-∞, 5)
2. for x> or equal to 3, h(x)=-x+8, which is a decreasing line (check h(4)=4, h(5)=3 )
so this line takes its maximal value at x=3, f(3)=5 and then takes any other value to -∞.
Range_2=(-∞,5]
3. Range(h)=Range1∪Range2=(-∞, 5)∪(-∞,5]=(-∞,5] (B)
The maximum number of roots to a polynomial of order n is n roots. Take the example of a quadratic (order 2) which can intersect the x-axis a maximum of 2 times, and similarly a cubic (order 3) 3 times maximum.
Hence for 8 intersections, minimum order = 8
The answer is B x axis first
1580 I assume srry if it is incorrect
