Question

Algebra 2 HELP PLEASE!!!!

You are having a conference call with the CEO of a paper company. You have interpreted the number of trees cut down versus profit as the function P(x) = -x4 + x3 + 7x2 - x - 6. Describe to the CEO what the graph looks like. Use complete sentences, and focus on the end behaviors of the graph and where the company will break even (where P(x) = 0).

Answer 1

@Loser66 whenever you get a chance :)

Answer 2

Last problem! :D

Answer 3

when x = -2,-1,1,3 the profit is 0
when x = 2.25, the profit gets highest point
https://www.desmos.com/calculator/j9y34dvhz3

Answer 4

Okay but how would i explain that.

Answer 5

just graph it as I did, and then read the graph as I did also. Done

Answer 6

Thanks, but how exactly would i find this without using a graphing calculator. By using the info im given

Answer 7

You can add more explanation by increasing and decreasing graph. f(x) increasing when you see the graph like

Answer 8

and decreases when you see the graph like

Answer 9

for example, on the graph, on the interval [-1,-1.57] the profit goes up and then goes down on [-1.57,-1]. At -2, -1, the profit gets 0
the same on other intervals
That is the way you "read" the graph

Answer 10

Okay... im still a little confused one the topic but i think that will suffice

Answer 11

:)

Answer 12

Thanks :)