Polynomials & End Behavior

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Determine the end behavior of the graph of 
f(x) = -7x³ + 2x - 1

• As x →∞, f(x) →∞.
  As x→-∞, f(x) →-∞.

• As x →∞, f(x) →∞.
  As x→-∞, f(x) →∞.

• As x →∞, f(x) →-∞.
  As x→-∞, f(x) →∞.

• As x →∞, f(x) →-∞.
  As x→-∞, f(x) →-∞.

• Rises on the left and right

• Rises on left, falls on right

• Falls on the left, rises on the right

• Falls on the left and right

What is the leading coefficient?

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• Negative

• Odd

• Even

Using the graph, what can we assume about the equation?

• Degree - Even

  Leading Coefficient - Positive

• Degree - Odd

  Leading Coefficient - Positive

• Degree - Even

  Leading Coefficient - Negative

• Degree - Odd

  Leading Coefficient - Negative