Answer: odd
Step-by-step explanation:
Given
The graph of a function increases as x increases and decreases as x decreases.
This shows that the degree of the polynomial is odd
for example 
Here, the leading coefficient is positive, and the value of function increases as x increases and vice-versa.
Answer:
PA) 8
PB) 45
Step-by-step explanation:
PA) Find the prime factors of each term in order to find the greatest common factor (GCF).
8
PB)
Step 1:
(8 x 5) + (16 x -1)
Step 2: Multiply
40 + 15
Step 3: Add
45
In order to develop an equation, let's use the slope-intercept form of the linear equation:

Using the points (3, 13.5) and (5, 18.5) from the table, we have:

Subtracting the second and the first equation:

Now, finding the value of b:

So the equation that represents this table is y = 2.5x + 6
Looking at the options, the correct one is E (none of the above).