Consider the polynomial function
f(x) = 8x5– x2+ 3x6 – 4
a) Find the degree of this polynomial function.?
b) Find the most number of x-intercepts this function can have.?
c) Find the most number of turning points this function can have.?
Solution:-
a) The degree of this polynomial function is 6.
b) The most number of x-intercepts this function can have is 6.
c) The most number of turning points this function can have is 5.