A polynomial function has a degree of 8. What is the maximum number of turning points?

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Toasteroven · Answer 1 · 2022-01-10T07:52:17+0000

Answer:

7

Explanation:

To find the maximum number of turning points of any polynomial function, subtract one from the degree.

Since the degree is 8, subtract 1 from this:

8 - 1

= 7

So, the maximum number of turning points is 7.