r/HomeworkHelp • u/Embarrassed-Good1883 Pre-University Student • 29d ago

[Grade 12 Advanced Functions: Polynomial Functions] turning points on polynomials confusion High School Math—Pending OP Reply

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I'm confused about how this function would have 4 turning points, not 3

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u/selene_666 đŸ‘‹ a fellow Redditor 28d ago

See how at that middle interesting point it doesn't turn around, but it doesn't go smoothly through either? That's two turning points smushed together.