The graph below shows two polynomial functions, f(x) and g(x): Graph of f of x equals x squared minus 2 x plus 1. Graph of g of x equals x cubed plus 1 Which of the following statements is true about the graph above? (4 points) g(x) is an even degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient. g(x) is an odd degree polynomial with a negative leading coefficient. f(x) is an even degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient. f(x) is an odd degree polynomial with a negative leading coefficient.

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  (c)  f(x) is an even degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient.

Step-by-step explanation:

The leading terms of the two functions are ...

  f(x): x² (even degree, positive coefficient: 1)

  g(x): x³ (odd degree, positive coefficient: 1)

Then it is true that ...

  f(x) is an even degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient

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