End Behavior of Quadratic Function

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What is the end behavior as x → -∞ f(x)→ ?

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• ∞

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The degree and the sign of the leading coefficient (positive or negative) of a polynomial determines the behavior of the ends for the graph.  
Enter the polynomial function into a graphing calculator or online graphing tool to determine the end behavior.
f(x) = -2x² + 3x 

• Left up    Right up

• Left up   Right down

• Left down  Right up

• Left down   Right down

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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• -2

• 2