End Behavior of Quadratic

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The a value of this function must be

• Negative

• Both positive and negative

• Positive

• Neither

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

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin

• 4

• -2

• 2

Identify the correct end behavior for the given graph:

• x-axis

• y-axis

• origin