1. The polynomial p is given by p(x) = 2x3 +3x2 −x. Notice that p(− 21 ) = 1.

Now, determine all solutions of the equation p(x) = 1.

2. The polynomial q is given by q(x) = x4 − 4x3 − 2x2 + 12x + 12.

(a) Determine the intervals of increase and decrease for q.

(b) Show that the equation q(x) = 0 has no solution.

3. Given are the point A with coordinates (−1, 3) and the line ℓ with equation
2x + 5y = 10.

(a) Find the point B where ℓ intersects the x-axis, and the point C
where ℓ intersects the y-axis.
(b) Find an equation for the line through A and perpendicular to ℓ.
(c) Find the perpendicular distance from A to ℓ.
(d) Find the area of the triangle ABC.

4. Find f ′ (x) in each of the following cases.

(x+1)(2x−3)
(a) f (x) = √
3 x
.
(b) f (x) = x sin x2 cos x2 .
(c) f (x) = 3x .
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5. Find f (x)dx in each of the following cases.

(x+1)(2x−3)
(a) f (x) = √
3 x
.
(b) f (x) = x sin x2 cos x2 .
(c) f (x) = 3x .

6. Find the area of the region determined by y ≤ 4x − x2 , y ≥ 0, and y ≤ 3.