Question

Susi and Janet have been solving systems of equations with one polynomial function of degree two or higher and one linear function. Janet says there must always be one solutions, and Susi says there will always be two solutions. Using complete sentences, explain how Susi can be correct, how Janet can be correct, and how they both can be wrong.

Answer 1

I'm here...working on it for a tiny bit...BRB

Answer 2

Ok

Answer 3

If a polynomial of degree 2 is graphed, for example, the graph would look something like this:since polynomials of a second degree are all parabola shaped. If you had a line go through it like this:

Answer 4

that system of equations would have 2 solutions since the line crosses the parabola in two places. If the line goes like this through the graph: