Problem 110 of 7
Identify possible turning-point count from degree for degree 4 polynomial.
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use at most degree minus one turning points.
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A degree n polynomial has at most n-1 turning points.
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1. Identify the degree.
2. Subtract one for the maximum possible turning points.
3. Compare actual or proposed count to the maximum.
Use the worked steps, then substitute the final answer back into the original relationship to confirm it satisfies the prompt.
Saying degree n always has exactly n-1 turning points.