Question

7. The graph of a polynomial function is shown.

a. Is the degree of the polynomial odd or even? Explain how you know.

b. What is the constant term of the polynomial?

Answer 1

9514 1404 393

Answer:

• even
• -4

Explanation:

When the end behavior is the same sign on the left and the right, the degree is even. This polynomial is of even degree.

The y-intercept is the constant term: -4. (All the other terms are zero when x=0.)