Provide an Appropriate Response

Multiple Choice

Provide an appropriate response.
-What is the minimum number of x intercepts that a polynomial of degree 8 can have? Explain.

A) 0 because a polynomial of even degree may not cross the x axis at all.
B) 8 because this is the degree of the polynomial.
C) 1 because a polynomial of even degree crosses the x axis at least once.
D) Not enough information is given.