Algebra 2 (1st Edition)

Published by McDougal Littell
ISBN 10: 0618595414
ISBN 13: 978-0-61859-541-9

Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - Standardized Test Practice - Short Response - Page 410: 3

Answer

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Work Step by Step

The degree of the function is odd. We have $x \rightarrow -\infty, f(x) \rightarrow \infty$. The leading coefficient of the function is negative. The graph crosses the x-axis at $5$ points. Hence, there will be 5 zeros.
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