document.write( "<A HREF=/cgi-bin/jump-to-question.mpl?question=954513>Question 954513</A>: <I><SPAN STYLE=\"word-break: break-all;\"> Complete the following:<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(a)  Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the graph's end behavior.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(b)  Find the x-intercepts. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis or touches the x-axis and turns around at each intercept. Show your work.<BR>\n" );
document.write( "(c)  Find the y-intercept. Show your work.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "f(x) = x2(x + 2)<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "ZEROS:  at 0 and -2. Those are the x-intercepts.  This by using your function in its factored form for f(x)=0.\r<BR>\n" );
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document.write( "y-intercept:  x=0, what is f(0)? </SPAN>\n" );
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