1. Which of the following statements about a polynomial function is true? a) A polynomial function of degree n has at most n turning points. b) A polynomial function of odd degree may have no zero. c) A polynomial function of degree n may have up to n distinct zeros. d) A polynomial function of even degree may have at least one zero. 2. Which of the following describe the ending behaviour of an odd-degree polynomial function with negative leading coefficient? a) As x→oy→0 and as x→-o,y→∞ b) As x→o.y→-∞ and as x→-0y→-∞ c) As x→oy→∞ and as x→-∞_y→-0 d) As x→∞y-→-∞ and as x→-∞y→∞

1. Which of the following statements about a polynomial function is true? a) A polynomial function of degree n has at most n turning points. b) A polynomial function of odd degree may have no zero. c) A polynomial function of degree n may have up to n distinct zeros. d) A polynomial function of even degree may have at least one zero. 2. Which of the following describe the ending behaviour of an odd-degree polynomial function with negative leading coefficient? a) As x→oy→0 and as x→-o,y→∞ b) As x→o.y→-∞ and as x→-0y→-∞ c) As x→oy→∞ and as x→-∞_y→-0 d) As x→∞y-→-∞ and as x→-∞y→∞

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter3: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section3.2: Polynomial Functinos And Their Graphs

Problem 4E: Which of the following statements couldn't possibly be true about the polynomial function P? (a) P...

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