End Behavior

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Even Degree and Negative Leading Coefficient?

Back

Both sides are going down.

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Even Degree and Positive Leading Coefficient?

Back

Both sides are going up.

Front

For which degree does the end behavior always go in DIFFERENT directions?

Back

Odd.

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Odd Degree and Negative Leading Coefficient?

Back

It goes up then down.

Front

For which degree does the end behavior always go in the SAME direction?

Back

Even.

Front

Define 'Leading Coefficient' in the context of polynomial functions.

Back

The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree in a polynomial.

Front

What is the significance of the degree of a polynomial function in determining end behavior?

Back

The degree determines whether the ends of the graph go in the same or different directions.

Front

How does the sign of the leading coefficient affect the end behavior of a polynomial function?

Back

A positive leading coefficient means the ends go up, while a negative leading coefficient means the ends go down.

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Odd Degree and Positive Leading Coefficient?

Back

It goes down then up.

Front

What is the general shape of the graph of a polynomial function with an Even Degree?

Back

The graph will either rise on both ends or fall on both ends.