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Algebra 2HardPolynomial Functions

Polynomial Functions · Hard problem

A degree-55 polynomial f(x)=ax5+bx4−3x+7f(x)=ax^5+bx^4-3x+7 satisfies f(x)→−∞f(x)\to-\infty as x→∞x\to\infty, f(1)=2f(1)=2, and f(−1)=18f(-1)=18. Find a+ba+b.