The cubic polynomial passes through the point

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · CBSE · Mathematics · Polynomials · Polynomials

Problem

The cubic polynomial h(x)=x3+kxh(x)=x^{3}+kx passes through the point (2,12)(2,12). (i) Determine the value of the constant kk. (ii) Using the value of kk obtained, construct a table of values of h(x)h(x) for integral xx from −3-3 to 33. (iii) Plot the ordered pairs on graph paper, choose a convenient uniform scale, and draw the graph of y=h(x)y=h(x). (iv) From the graph, write the coordinates of all the points where the curve meets the xx-axis. (v) State, with reason from the plotted points, whether h(x)h(x) is an even function, an odd function or neither.

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