Questions: What is the least possible degree of the polynomial graphed above?

What is the least possible degree of the polynomial graphed above?
Transcript text: What is the least possible degree of the polynomial graphed above?
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Solution Steps

Step 1: Analyze the graph

The graph shows a straight line.

Step 2: Relate graph to polynomial degree

A straight line represents a first-degree polynomial.

Final Answer: The least possible degree is 1.

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