Solve the equation by factoring. x2 + 9x + 8 = 0
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The function p(x) is an odd degree polynomial with a negative leading coefficient. if q(x) = x3 + 5x2 - 9x - 45, which statement is true? a. as x approaches negative infinity, p(x) approaches positive infinity and q(x) approaches negative infinity. b. as x approaches negative infinity, p(x) and q(x) approach positive infinity. c. as x approaches negative infinity, p(x) and q(x) approach negative infinity. d. as x approaches negative infinity, p(x) approaches negative infinity and q(x) approaches positive infinity.