Create a third and fourth degree polynomial of the form p(x)=ax^3and p(x)=ax^4. Choose a to be any number from 2 to 9, and evaluate its values for the following values of x: -20,-15,-10,10,15,20. What do you observe? You may find the Desmos graphing utility to be helpful.

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Create a third and fourth degree polynomial of the form p(x)=ax^3and p(x)=ax^4. Choose a to be any number from 2 to 9, and evaluate its values for the following values of x: -20,-15,-10,10,15,20. What do you observe? You may find the Desmos graphing utility to be helpful.

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