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algebra senior

Problem

If and then
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
Solution
We are given that , which, when factored, gives . This has a solution of , because the original quadratic is -shaped, and thus dips below the x-axis between the roots. Since has a vertex minimum at , so it is increasing on the interval . Thus, evaluating at and will give our bounds, and doing so gives , or .
Final answer
B