End Behavior

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What is end behavior in mathematics?

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End behavior describes the behavior of a function as the input values (x) approach positive or negative infinity.

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Define the term 'as x approaches infinity'.

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It refers to the values of x getting larger and larger without bound.

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Define the term 'as x approaches negative infinity'.

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It refers to the values of x getting smaller and smaller without bound.

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What does it mean if a function approaches infinity as x approaches infinity?

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It means that the function's values increase without bound as x increases.

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What does it mean if a function approaches negative infinity as x approaches infinity?

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It means that the function's values decrease without bound as x increases.

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What does it mean if a function has the end behavior 'Up/Down'?

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It means that as x approaches negative infinity, the function approaches infinity, and as x approaches positive infinity, the function approaches negative infinity.