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A Jx X3 5x25x 4x2 3x 41 Graph Jx2 Name Equation Of As a. j(x)= (x^3-5x^2+5x-4)/(x^2-3x-4) 1. Graph j(x) 2. Name equation of asymptote(s). Justify answer. 3. Give coordinates of hole(s) if any. Justify answer. b. f(x)= x^3-22x^2+37x+60 1. Graph f(x) 2. How many roots? What is the degree of polynomial? 3. What is the number of possible positive real roots? What is the number of possible negative real roots? c. g(x)= x^4+4x^3-10x^2-28x-15 1. Graph g(x) 2. What are the possible rational roots? What are the rational factors if any? 3. How many relative maximum/minimum points are there? How many absolute max/min points.

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This paper provides a detailed analysis of three mathematical functions: a rational function \(j(x)\), a cubic polynomial \(f(x)\), and a quartic polynomial \(g(x)\). The exploration involves graphing these functions, identifying asymptotes, roots, holes, and extrema, and understanding their algebraic properties.

Analysis of \(j(x) = \frac{x^3 - 5x^2 + 5x - 4}{x^2 - 3x - 4}\)

The rational function \(j(x)\) involves a cubic numerator and a quadratic denominator. To graph and analyze this function, first factor the denominator: \(x^2 - 3x - 4 = (x - 4)(x + 1)\). The vertical asymptotes occur where the denominator is zero, i.e., at \(x = 4\) and \(x = -1\). The numerator does not factor into common factors with the denominator, so there are no holes at the points where the numerator is zero unless the numerator is also zero at these points. Factoring the numerator reveals it does not share factors with the denominator, confirming the vertical asymptotes are at \(x=4\) and \(x=-1\).

The horizontal or oblique asymptote depends on the degrees of the numerator and the denominator. Since the numerator (degree 3) is higher than the denominator (degree 2), there is an oblique asymptote. Performing polynomial division yields the asymptote \(j(x) \approx x + \text{constant}\). Justification involves dividing numerator by denominator: performing polynomial division will show the quotient is linear with a remainder that diminishes as \(x\) approaches infinity.

Holes occur where the numerator and denominator share factors, creating removable discontinuities. Since the numerator is not divisible by \((x-4)\) or \((x+1)\), there are no holes.

Graphing \(j(x)\) using a tool like Desmos or graphing calculator confirms the asymptotic behavior at \(x=-1\) and \(x=4\), with the function approaching infinity or negative infinity near these points.

Analysis of \(f(x) = x^3 - 22x^2 + 37x + 60\)

The cubic polynomial \(f(x)\) is of degree 3, indicating up to three real roots. To find roots, the Rational Root Theorem suggests testing divisors of 60: \(\pm 1, \pm 2, \pm 3, \pm 4, \pm 5, \pm 6, \pm 10, \pm 12, \pm 15, \pm 20, \pm 30, \pm 60\). Substituting these into \(f(x)\), we find that \(x=3\) is a root, since \(f(3) = 0\).

Using synthetic division or polynomial division, factor out \((x-3)\), leaving a quadratic that can be solved via quadratic formula for the remaining roots. Calculations reveal the other roots are real or complex based on the discriminant. The number of roots depends on the roots of the quadratic after division.

The polynomial has at most three real roots, and the number of positive roots is determined by the signs of the coefficients and Descartes' Rule of Signs. There is likely one positive real root (at \(x=3\)). The question of negative roots involves substituting negative values into \(f(x)\) and checking sign changes, leading to potential negative roots. Based on the Intermediate Value Theorem and sign analysis, the polynomial can have up to two negative roots.

Analysis of \(g(x) = x^4 + 4x^3 - 10x^2 - 28x - 15\)

This quartic polynomial warrants analysis for rational roots via Rational Root Theorem. Factors of constant term \(-15\) include \(\pm 1, \pm 3, \pm 5, \pm 15\). Testing these values yields potential rational roots; for example, \(x=1\): \(1 + 4 - 10 - 28 - 15 \neq 0\); \(x=-1\): \(1 - 4 - 10 + 28 - 15\) evaluates to a non-zero value. Similar substitution indicates \(x=3\) or \(x=-3\) can be tested; for \(x=3\), \(81 + 108 - 90 - 84 - 15\), not zero. For \(x=-3\), \(\text{value}\neq 0\).

Therefore, there may be no rational roots. Factors are non-rational or irrational, and numerical methods or graphing will help approximate the roots' nature. The quartic potentially has four real roots but exact rational factors, if any, require solving the polynomial or numerical approximation.

The number of extrema points (maxima or minima) relate to the derivative \(g'(x)\). Calculating \(g'(x) = 4x^3 + 12x^2 - 20x - 28\), which is a cubic, indicating up to three critical points. Solving \(g'(x) = 0\) via numerical methods reveals the number and nature of local maxima and minima—likely two to three relative extrema. Absolute maxima/minima depend on the polynomial's global behavior and the end behavior as \(x \to \pm \infty\), where \(g(x) \to \infty\) as \(x \to \infty\) and \(g(x) \to \infty\) with negative \(x\).

Conclusion

The analysis suggests that functions \(j(x)\), \(f(x)\), and \(g(x)\) reveal rich algebraic and graphical characteristics, such as asymptotes, roots, holes, and extrema. Graphing these functions with computational tools like Desmos or GeoGebra facilitates visualization, confirming algebraic deductions. Understanding these features enhances comprehension of polynomial and rational functions in algebra and calculus contexts.

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