Determine the Minimum Degree of the Polynomial Function Graphed $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 5 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 }$

question 128

Multiple Choice

Determine the minimum degree of the polynomial function graphed.
- $f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 5 x ^ { 3 } + 4 x ^ { 2 }$

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