Determine the least possible degree of the polynomial function shown:positive cubic function with 4 turning points

Scribblemacher asked Jul 10, 2023

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Scribblemacher asked Jul 10, 2023

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In this problem

The graph has 4 turning point

Remember that

A polynomial of degree n will have at most n – 1 turning points

n-1=4

n=5

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