polynomial graphs end behavior

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What is the degree of the polynomial 5x^3 - 6x + 1?

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3

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial 5x^3 - 6x + 1?

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5 (Positive)

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an odd degree?

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The ends of the graph point in opposite directions.

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What does it mean if a polynomial has an even degree?

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The ends of the graph point in the same direction.

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How can you determine if a polynomial's leading coefficient is positive or negative?

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By looking at the term with the highest degree.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with an odd degree and a negative leading coefficient?

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The left end goes up and the right end goes down.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with an odd degree and a positive leading coefficient?

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The left end goes down and the right end goes up.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with an even degree and a positive leading coefficient?

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Both ends go up.

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial with an even degree and a negative leading coefficient?

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Both ends go down.

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How do you identify the degree of a polynomial?

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By finding the highest exponent of the variable.