Q. Which graph represents the function of f(x)=2x+24x2−4x−8?
Simplify and Factor: First, simplify the function f(x) by factoring and reducing the expression where possible.f(x)=2x+24x2−4x−8Factor out the common factor of 4 in the numerator and 2 in the denominator.f(x)=2(x+1)4(x2−x−2)
Divide by Common Factor: Now, divide both the numerator and the denominator by their greatest common divisor, which is 2.f(x)=(x+1)2(x2−x−2)
Factor Quadratic: Next, we need to check if the quadratic in the numerator can be factored further. The quadratic x2−x−2 can be factored into (x−2)(x+1). f(x)=(x+1)2(x−2)(x+1)
Cancel Common Factor: Since (x+1) is a common factor in both the numerator and the denominator, we can cancel it out, but we must remember that x=−1 is a point of discontinuity (a hole in the graph) because we cannot divide by zero.f(x)=2(x−2), for x=−1
Final Linear Function: The simplified function f(x)=2(x−2) is a linear function with a slope of 2 and a y-intercept at (0,−4). The graph of this function is a straight line, and we must remember to indicate the point of discontinuity at x=−1.
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