Question

Two polynomials are shown in the graph below. The number of distinct zeroes of both the polynomials is ______.

Options

• 3

• 5

• 2

• 4

Answer 1

Two polynomials are shown in the graph below. The number of distinct zeroes of both the polynomials is 2.

Explanation:

A zero of a polynomial is the x-value where the graph of the polynomial crosses or touches the x-axis. We need to observe the points where each curve intersects the x-axis. We are looking for the unique x-values where the polynomials have zeroes.