Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs - Concept and Vocabulary Check - Page 348: 2

Answer

False, there are no polynomial functions of degree 2 or higher that have breaks in their graphs.

Work Step by Step

The polynomials of degree 2 or higher are continuous functions. They have smooth and continuous graphs. That is, they don’t have sharp corners and can be drawn without lifting a pencil. That implies there is no break in the graphs of these polynomial functions.
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