The polynomial of degree 3 , P ( x ) , has a root of multiplicity 2 at x = 2 and a root of multiplicity 1 at x = − 5 . The y -intercept is y = − 2 . Find a formula for P ( x ) .

You are a clerk at convenience store. a customer owes 11.69 for a bag of potatoes chips. she gives you a five dollar bill. how much change should the customer receive?

Astudent draws two parabolas on graph paper. both parabolas cross the x-axis at (-4, 0) and (6,0). the y-intercept of thefirst parabola is (0, –12). the y-intercept of the second parabola is (0-24). what is the positive difference between the avalues for the two functions that describe the parabolas? write your answer as a decimal rounded to the nearest tenth.

Jane’s favorite fruit punch consists of pear, pineapple, and plum juices in the ratio 5: 2: 3. how many cups of pear juice should she use to make 20 cups of punch?