Determine the Maximum Possible Number of Turning Points for the Graph

question 364

Multiple Choice

Determine the maximum possible number of turning points for the graph of the function.
-Suppose that a polynomial function is used to model the data shown in the graph below.
Determine the degree of the polynomial function of best fit and the sign of the leading coefficient.

• A) Degree 4; negative leading coefficient.
• B) Degree 5; positive leading coefficient.
• C) Degree 5; negative leading coefficient.
• D) Degree 4; positive leading coefficient.

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