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| − | What is the maximum number of points of intersection of the graphs of two different fourth degree polynomial functions <math> y | + | What is the maximum number of points of intersection of the graphs of two different fourth degree polynomial functions <math> y=p(x)</math> and <math> y=q(x)</math>, each with leading coefficient 1? |
<math> \textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 2 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 3 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 8</math> | <math> \textbf{(A)}\ 1 \qquad \textbf{(B)}\ 2 \qquad \textbf{(C)}\ 3 \qquad \textbf{(D)}\ 4 \qquad \textbf{(E)}\ 8</math> | ||
Revision as of 08:37, 4 December 2015
Problem
What is the maximum number of points of intersection of the graphs of two different fourth degree polynomial functions 
and 
, each with leading coefficient 1?
Solution
Since the two graphs are fourth degree polynomials, then they can have at most 
intersections, giving the answer of 
.
See Also
| 1999 AHSME (Problems • Answer Key • Resources) | ||
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