Question

3. The graph of a polynomial function is

shown. Which statement about the
polynomial is true?

A. The degree of the polynomial is even.
B. The degree of the polynomial is odd.
C. The constant term of the polynomial is even.
D. The constant term of the polynomial is odd.
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Answer 1

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Answer:

A. The degree of the polynomial is even.

Explanation:

The end behavior is the same in both directions (for -x and for +x, y → ∞), so the degree of the polynomial is even.

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The constant term is the y-intercept. It is not an integer, so cannot be said to be even or odd.