Polynomial Degree and End Behaviors

What is the leading coefficient?

• Positive

• Negative

• Odd

• Even

Select the two end behaviors that apply.

Select the two end behaviors that apply.

Which of these functions match the graph? Assume each starts with: f(x) =

Choose the answer that best describes the leading coefficient and the degree of the polynomial graph.

• Positive/Even

• Negative/Even

• Positive/Odd

• Negative/Odd

Which of these functions match the graph?

What is the least degree possible for this polynomial function?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Match the following End Behavior to their Graphs

• Degree is Odd, Leading Coefficient is Positive

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• Degree is Odd, Leading Coefficient is Negative

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• Degree is Even, Leading Coefficient is Negative

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• Degree is Even, Leading Coefficient is Positive

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Describe the end behavior of the graph.

• x →∞, f(x)=→∞ and x→∞, f(x)=→⁻∞

• x →∞, f(x)=→∞ and x→⁻∞, f(x)=→∞

• x →∞, f(x)=→∞ and x→⁻∞, f(x)=→0

• x →∞,f(x)=→0 and x→∞, f(x)=→⁻∞