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A quintic polynomial has, at most, how many turning points?
3
4
5
6

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Answer:

4

Explanation:

The derivative of a 5th-degree polynomial is a 4th-degree polynomial, so will have at most 4 real zeros. The zeros of the derivative correspond to the turning points of the function.

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