Recall that a polynomial function has the form...what does this tell you about the number of x-intercepts of the graph of f (x)? Explain.

Question

Recall that a polynomial function has the form where n is a positive integer and . 

Consider a polynomial of even degree.

If  and , what does this tell you about the number of x-intercepts of the graph of ? Explain.

Note:

Please write neatly and clearly.

Grade 12 Advanced Function.

Answer 1

Under the given conditions f(x) has two real roots.