How do you graph #x^3 - 4x + 1# by plotting points?

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Answer 1 · 2018-07-24T23:46:21

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We are given the Cubic Function: #color(red)(y=f(x)=x^3-4x+1#

To find the y-intercept:

Set #color(blue)((x=0)# to find the corresponding of #color(blue)((y))#

#y=0^3-4(0)+1#

#y=1#

Hence, we understand that #color(blue)((0,1)# is the y-intercept of the graph of the given cubic function.

Create a data table with values as shown:

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The table below, displays #color(red)((y=1)# when #color(red)((x=0)#

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#color(blue)((0,1)# is the y-intercept of the graph of the given cubic function.

Using an appropriate graphic software or a calculator, we can obtain the graph as shown below:

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Solutions for x:

There are three solutions, as #color(red)(f(x)# is a Cubic function.

#color(blue)(x_1 ~~ 1.86081#

#color(blue)(x_2 ~~ -2.11491#

#color(blue)(x_3 ~~ 0.2541#

Hope it helps.