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Two of the roots of <math>f(x) = 0</math> are <math>\pm 1</math>, and we let the third one be <math>n</math>. Then | Two of the roots of <math>f(x) = 0</math> are <math>\pm 1</math>, and we let the third one be <math>n</math>. Then | ||
<cmath>a(x-1)(x+1)(x-n) = ax^3-anx^2-ax+an = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0</cmath> | <cmath>a(x-1)(x+1)(x-n) = ax^3-anx^2-ax+an = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d = 0</cmath> | ||
− | Notice that <math>f(0) = d = an = 2</math>, so <math>b = -an = -2</math>. | + | Notice that <math>f(0) = d = an = 2</math>, so <math>b = -an = -2 \Rightarrow \mathrm{(B)}</math>. |
== See also == | == See also == |
Revision as of 18:12, 7 April 2014
Problem
Part of the graph of is shown. What is
?
Solution
Solution 1
Since
It follows that . Also,
, so
.
Solution 2
Two of the roots of are
, and we let the third one be
. Then
Notice that
, so
.
See also
2003 AMC 12B (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | |
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Followed by Problem 21 |
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