Polynomial End Behavior

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What is the degree of the polynomial f(x) = -4x + 5x^3 - 2x^2?

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Degree 3

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What is the degree of the polynomial f(x) = -5x^4 - 3x + 2?

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Degree 4 (quartic)

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial f(x) = 2x^3 + 4x - 5?

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The leading coefficient is 2

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What is the leading coefficient of the polynomial f(x) = -3x^2 - 5x - 4?

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The leading coefficient is -3

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How does the degree and sign of the leading coefficient affect the end behavior of the polynomial f(x) = 2x^3 - x + 5?

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Left down & Right up

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Define a polynomial.

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A polynomial is a mathematical expression consisting of variables, coefficients, and non-negative integer exponents.

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What is a monomial?

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A monomial is a polynomial with only one term.

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What is a binomial?

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A binomial is a polynomial with two terms.

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What is a trinomial?

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A trinomial is a polynomial with three terms.

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What is the leading term of the polynomial f(x) = 3x^4 + 2x^3 - x + 7?

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The leading term is 3x^4.