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Is it possible for a fourth-degree polynomial to have real zeros $x=-5,1,$ and 4 and no other real zeros? Explain, illustrating with graphs if necessary.
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We know that a real zero of a polynomial is an x-intercept of the graph of the polynomial. An x-intercept of the graph of a polynomial is where the graph intersects the x-axis. Show more…
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