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MathematicsApplication of DerivativeMonotonicity-Rolle's-theroemHard2 minQB
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An even polynomial of degree 2016 satisfies , and . If the minimum possible number of inflection points is , find .

Answer:
0.25
Solution:

Evenness supplies the matching values at -1, -2, -3, 4. Rolle applied across the alternating sampled values forces symmetric changes in curvature, with at least two positive and two negative inflection points. This lower bound is attainable by an even interpolating polynomial, so and .

Stream:JEESubject:MathematicsTopic:Application of DerivativeSubtopic:Monotonicity-Rolle's-theroem
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