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The graph of a polynomial \(y = f(x)\) is shown in the given figure, then the number of its zeros is:

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The graph of a polynomial y=f(x)y = f(x) is shown in the given figure, then the number of its zeros is:

Figure

  1. 4
  2. 3
  3. 2
  4. 1

Answer and explanation

Correct answer: B - 3
The curve crosses the x-axis three times (twice on the left, around its local maximum, and once on the positive x side), so it has 3 zeros.

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