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Let 𝑓 be a polynomial function defined for all 𝑥. The table gives values of 𝑓(𝑥) at selected values of
𝑥. The function 𝑔 is given by 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 ! − 5𝑥 + 4.
(A) (i) The function ℎ is defined by ℎ(𝑥) = 𝑓(3𝑥 + 6) + 1. Find the value of ℎ(−1).
(ii) The function 𝑗 is defined by 𝑗(𝑥) = 3𝑔(2𝑥 − 5) − 4. Find the value of 𝑗(2).
(B) (i) Find all values of x in the table such that ℎ(𝑥) = −3, or indicate there are no such values.
(ii) Determine the end behavior of g as x decreases without bound. Express your answer using
the mathematical notation of a limit.
(C) (i) Use the table of values for 𝑓 to determine if 𝑓 is best modeled by a linear, quadratic, cubic, or
quartic function.
(ii) Give a reason for your answer based on how the output values of 𝑓 change with respect to
the input values of 𝑓.