Determine the Minimum Degree of the Polynomial Function Graphed $f ( x ) = ( x - 4 ) ( x - 2 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x + 2 )$

question 57

Multiple Choice

Determine the minimum degree of the polynomial function graphed.
- $f ( x ) = ( x - 4 ) ( x - 2 ) ( x + 1 ) ( x + 2 )$

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