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(a)
Whether the graph represents a polynomial function or not. If so, find the minimum degree of the polynomial.
(b)
Whether the graph represents a polynomial function or not. If so, determine whether the leading coefficient is positive or negative based on the end behaviour and whether the degree of the polynomial is odd or even.
(c)
Whether the graph represents a polynomial function or not. If so, approximate the real zeros of the given function and determine if their multiplicities are even or odd.

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