Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let y=2x2+4x+5y = 2x^{2}+4x+5. a. (i) Show that the quadratic equation 2x2+4x+5=02x^{2}+4x+5 = 0 has no real roots. b. (ii) Find the yy-intercept of the graph. c. (iii) Calculate the value of the polynomial at x=−1x = -1 and plot the three points obtained so far. d. (iv) Sketch the graph of the polynomial, clearly indicating its position with respect to the xx-axis.

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