The sum of three consecutive even numbers is 174. what is the smallest of the 3 numbers?

The smallest value is 56.

First even number + second even number + third even number = 174

First even number: x

Second even number: x + 2

Third even number: x + 4

So, (x) + (x+2) + (x+4) = 174

3x + 6 = 174

3x = 168

x = 56

(56 + 58 + 60 = 174)

answer: b. f(x) = (x + 2)^3 (x^2 - 7x + 3)^4

step-by-step explanation:

polynomials always have as many roots as their order. this is a 4th order polynomial- hence 4 roots!

complex roots of polynomials always come in pairs. the quadratic equation has the "+/-" in that will alwaysgenerate m+ni amd m-ni, so 7-2i must be a root of this polynomial equation.

the order of the numerator and denominator are both 2. so the horizontal asymptote is y=a2/b2 =7

verticle asymptotes are the forbidden x-values. f(x) becomes undefined at x=-3 because this value will cause a zero denominator.

a graph of r(x) will have vertical asymptotes at ±1 because these values will make the denominator zero. so the domain of the function cannot include ±1.

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