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Which mathematical operation will result in a higher value when applied to a positive integer?
Which mathematical operation will result in a higher value when applied to a positive integer?
- Adding a positive integer (correct)
- Multiplying by a decimal less than 1
- Dividing by a positive integer
- Subtracting a negative integer (correct)
In a linear equation, what happens to the graph when the slope is negative?
In a linear equation, what happens to the graph when the slope is negative?
- The graph is a vertical line
- The graph is a horizontal line
- The graph decreases as it moves from left to right (correct)
- The graph increases without bound
What can be inferred about the roots of a polynomial if all its coefficients are negative?
What can be inferred about the roots of a polynomial if all its coefficients are negative?
- The polynomial has no real roots
- All roots are positive
- All roots are complex
- At least one root must be negative or complex (correct)
If a function is defined as f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4, what type of shape does its graph represent?
If a function is defined as f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 4, what type of shape does its graph represent?
What is the effect of increasing the constant term in a quadratic function?
What is the effect of increasing the constant term in a quadratic function?