QuestionWhat is the least possible degree of the polynomial graphed above? $\square$

Studdy Solution
Combining the information from the turning points and the x-intercepts, the least degree $n$ must satisfy both conditions: $n-1 \geq 3$ and $n \geq 3$.
The smallest integer $n$ that satisfies both conditions is $n = 4$.
The least possible degree of the polynomial is:
$$\boxed{4}$$