Question

Polynomial Functions question?

Answer 1

This is a multi-part question, and I am going to post one part at a time. - 1. Esmeralda and Heinz are working to graph a polynomial function, f(x). Esmeralda says that the third-degree polynomial has four intercepts. Heinz argues that the function only crosses the x-axis three times. Is there a way for them both to be correct? Explain your answer.

Answer 2

a third degree polynomial has at most 3 zeros, which is the same as saying it can cross the x axis at most 3 times
it cannot cross it four times

Answer 3

Mabe Esmeralda is counting the y-intercepts?

Answer 4

It says to find a way they could both be right

Answer 5

@satellite73 Do you not know?