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In your lab, a substance's temperature has been observed to follow the function T(x) = (x - 2)3 + 8 The turning point of the graph is where the substance changes from a solid to a liquid. Explain to your fellow scientists how to find the turning point of this function, using complete sentences.

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Help with two Algebra II questions? I'll fan/medal. :)

In your lab, a substance's temperature has been observed to follow the function T(x) = (x - 2)3 + 8 The turning point of the graph is where the substance changes from a solid to a liquid. Explain to your fellow scientists how to find the turning point of this function, using complete sentences.

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Your friend hands you a graph of the performance statistics of the newest car to roll off the assembly line. He says "I know this is a translated graph of either x3 or x4, but I can't figure out which one." Using complete sentences, explain to your friend how to tell if it is an even or odd function, and how to determine the amount the graph has been translated