Provide an appropriate response.What is the minimum number of x intercepts that a polynomial of degree 8 can have? Explain.

A. 1 because a polynomial of even degree crosses the x axis at least once.
B. 0 because a polynomial of even degree may not cross the x axis at all.
C. 8 because this is the degree of the polynomial.
D. Not enough information is given.


Answer: B

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