- A3
- B6
- C2
- D4
Step-by-Step Solution
Each -intercept is a zero. With 3 distinct zeroes, the degree must be at least 3.
Answer: A) 3
The graph of a polynomial cuts the -axis at 3 distinct points. The minimum possible degree of this polynomial is:
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