The graph of a polynomial function f is shown a. Is the degree of the polynomial odd or even? Explain how you know.

b. That is the constant term of the polynomial

The degree of the polynomial is even because it is a 4th degree polynomial. 4 is even, so the graph will behave roughly like a quadratic; namely, its graph will either be up on both ends or else be down on both ends.

The y-intercept is the constant term. The constant term is -4 because it is the only number on the y-axis.

one that is bigger than 3 1/2