Question

If a polynomial function has n degree, then it can have at most (n - 1) ____________ in the graph.

Answer 1

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Answer:

  turning points

Step-by-step explanation:

The number of turning points is the number of real zeros in the derivative polynomial. As you know, the number of real zeros of a polynomial is at most the polynomial degree.

The degree of the derivative is always 1 less than the degree of the polynomial. So, a polynomial of degree n will have at most (n-1) turning points.