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A. f(x)=(x-2)^2(x+3)
B. f(x)=(x-2)(x+3)^2
C. f(x)=(x-3)(x+2)^2
D. f(x)=(x-3)^2(x+2)

I think it is D

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A. f(x)=(x-2)^2(x+3) 
B. f(x)=(x-2)(x+3)^2
C. f(x)=(x-3)(x+2)^2
D. f(x)=(x-3)^2(x+2)

I think it is D

directrix · Answer

The y-intercept is -12.

That means that if x = 0, then y = -12.

Let's check that in option D.

In option D)

D. f(x)=(x-3)^2(x+2)

Does  ( 0-3 )^2 * ( 0 +2) = -12  ?

@exmac

anonymous · Answer

No it does not

anonymous · Answer

So it is C because (0-3)=-3 
And (0-2)^2 is 4 so -3(4) is -12

directrix · Answer

A. f(x)=(x-2)^2(x+3) 
and
C.  f(x)=(x-3)(x+2)^2

both have y-intercepts of -12.

anonymous · Answer

Shouldn't it be C since 2 is rising up and 3 is going down?

directrix · Answer

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