The graph y= p(x) is shown below. How many zeroes does the polynomial p(x) have?

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Solution

The correct option is D
4

zeroes of a polynomial are the x- coordinates of the points where its graph crosses or touches the X- axis

Graph of y = p(x) intersects the X-axis at 4 points. Therefore, the polynomial p(x) has 4 zeroes.

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