Construct a polynomial function with the stated properties. Reduce all fractions to lowest terms. Second-degree, with zeros of −7 and 6, and goes to −∞ as x→−∞.

Respuesta :

y = -(x - 6)(x + 7).

Answer:

f( x ) = - x² - x + 42

Step-by-step explanation:

The polynomial function will have to include the zeroes with opposing signs, considering that when you isolate the value x say, you will take that value to the opposite side, changing the signs,

f(x) = (x + 7)(x - 6)

Now as you can see, x extends to negative infinity, such that,

f(x) = - (x + 7)(x - 6) - that negative makes no difference whatsoever on the zeroes of the function. All we want to do now is to expand this, and we receive out simplified solution.

Goal : [tex]expand\:-\:\left(x\:+\:7\right)\left(x\:-\:6\right)[/tex],

[tex]- xx+x\left(-6\right)+7x+7\left(-6\right)[/tex] = [tex]- xx-6x+7x-7\cdot \:6[/tex] = [tex]-\left(x^2+x-42\right)[/tex],

Expanded Solution : [tex]-x^2-x+42[/tex],

Polynomial Function : f( x ) = [tex]-x^2-x+42[/tex]