College Math CLEP Prep Practice Exam 2026 – The All-in-One Guide to Master Your Exam!

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What type of graph is generated when a polynomial with even degree has its roots in the x-axis?

Parabola

A polynomial with even degree has a graph that will display symmetry along the y-axis as the degree increases or decreases. When the roots of a polynomial equation are placed on the x-axis, the graph transforms into a parabola. Thus, the correct answer is A.

The graph will not be an ellipse, as an ellipse is the graph of a circle that is rotated around its center which is given by a different kind of equation.

Also, there cannot be a hyperbola, as a hyperbola is a curve on a plane, that consists of two separate parts and each of which tends toward infinity.

Lastly, a line as a graph is not possible since the degree of a line is only one and the roots on a line cannot be placed in the same location.

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