SOLUTION: d. Create a function that does the following: • It touches the x-axis at two points, x = -3 and x = 1 • It begins above the x-axis • It ends below the x-axis

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Question 967310: d. Create a function that does the following:
• It touches the x-axis at two points, x = -3 and x = 1
• It begins above the x-axis
• It ends below the x-axis
Answer by josgarithmetic(39617) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
The qualities of the description suggest degree 3 polynomial. Leading coefficient, or numeric constant factor is negative.

If k is negative, then you can choose based on f%28x%29=k%28x%2B3%29%28x-1%29 and square exactly one of the binomials.

You say, "touches"; but can you also accept "crosses"?