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For $x$ < 2 the graph of $y = p (x)$ lies above the $x$ -axis; it touches the $x$ -axis at $x = 2$ and stays above it for $x$ > 2.
What is the number of distinct real zeroes?

Class 10Graphical Meaning of ZeroesAlgebra — Polynomials

A2
B1
C3
D0

Step-by-Step Solution

The graph meets the

x

-axis only at

x = 2

(a touch), so there is exactly 1 distinct real zero.

Answer: B) 1

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