4. (3 points) Use the graph of p(x) to answer questions.

a) True or False: The leading term of p(x), when written in Standard form, is positive. True- the leading term of p(x) is positive since the vertices are pointing downward.

b) True or False: From the graph, p(-3) = 0.T he multiplicity of the factor (x+3) is even. Explain your answer. True- if you plug in -3 it gives you zero. The multiplicity of the factor (x+3) is even, 2 is an even number so the multiplicity is even.

5. (8 points) The amount of fuel F (in billions of gallons) used by trucks from l990 through 2009 can be approximated by the function F = f(t) = 20.5 + 0.035t2 where t = 0 represents 1990. a) Describe the transformation of the common function f(t) = t^2. Then sketch the graph over the interval 0 t 9 The transformation of the common function f(t)=t^2, it rose 20.5 units up the place of its origin.

b) Find and interpret f(19)-f(0)/19-0. The equations asking for the slope of the line between first point and last point. 1. 2. 3. 4. f(t)=20.5=0.035(19)^2 (0.035)361=33.135 33.135-20.5/19 12.633/19= the slope of the line is 0.665