A third-degree polynomial has 4 intercepts. A third-degree function can have as many as 3 zeros only. Is there a way for both statements to be correct? Explain your answer.

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Jeevan Varughese · Answer 1 · 2019-05-23T08:54:48+0000

Yes, if you are counting intercepts are both x and y-intercepts.

A third degree polynomial would only have 3 x-intercepts. However, it could also have a y-intercept. This would make the total number of intercepts 4.

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