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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 17

In Exercises 15–18, use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the given polynomial function. Then use this end behavior to match the polynomial function with its graph. [The graphs are labeled (a) through (d).] <IMAGE>
f(x)=(x−3)2f(x)=(x−3)^2

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Identify the degree of the polynomial function. Since the function is \(f(x) = (x - 3)^2\), expand or recognize that the degree is 2 because the expression is squared.
Determine the leading coefficient. When expanded, the leading term is \(x^2\), so the leading coefficient is 1, which is positive.
Apply the Leading Coefficient Test: For an even degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient, the end behavior is that as \(x \to \infty\), \(f(x) \to \infty\), and as \(x \to -\infty\), \(f(x) \to \infty\).
Use this end behavior to match the polynomial with the correct graph. Look for a graph where both ends rise upwards, consistent with the behavior of a positive leading coefficient and even degree.
Confirm that the graph also reflects the vertex at \(x=3\), since the function is \((x-3)^2\), which shifts the parabola to the right by 3 units.

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