Question

1. Match the degree of a polynomial to the number of changes of direction on the graph.

1. degree of polynomial 3; a cubic graph
2. degree of polynomial 2; a quadratic graph
3. degree of polynomial 4; a quartic graph
4. degree of polynomial 1; a linear graph
a. 1 direction change
b. no direction change
c. 3 direction changes
d. 2 direction changes

Answer 1

Explanation:

1. degree of polynomial 3; a cubic graph - c. 3 direction changes

2. degree of polynomial 2; a quadratic graph - d. 2 direction changes

3. degree of polynomial 4; a quartic graph - c. 3 direction changes

4. degree of polynomial 1; a linear graph - b. no direction change