College Algebra (6th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32178-228-3
ISBN 13: 978-0-32178-228-1

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Exercise Set 3.2 - Page 363: 86

Answer

See below.

Work Step by Step

There are polynomial functions with a positive, even, integer power that do not cross the x-axis. Example: $f(x)=x^2+c$, where $c\gt0$.
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