Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Answer the following questions related to the concept of y-intercept of a polynomial graph: a. (a) Define the y-intercept of the graph of a real polynomial function. b. (b) For the general polynomial f(x)=anxn+an−1xn−1+⋯+a1x+a0f(x)=a_nx^n+a_{n-1}x^{n-1}+\dots+a_1x+a_0, explain why the constant term a0a_0 alone determines the y-intercept. c. (c) The polynomial g(x)=5x4−7x2+9g(x)=5x^4-7x^2+9 is given. Justify, without performing any plotting, that the point (0,9)(0,9) must lie on its graph.

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