Polynomial End Behavior

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

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The leading coefficient is -4.

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

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Degree 2 (quadratic).

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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 determines the end behavior of the graph of a polynomial?

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The degree and the sign of the leading coefficient.

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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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What is 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 raised to whole number powers and coefficients.

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What is the highest degree of the polynomial f(x) = 7x^5 + 2x^3 - x + 4?

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Degree 5 (quintic).

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How do you find the leading coefficient of a polynomial?

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The leading coefficient is the coefficient of the term with the highest degree.

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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 of the graph go up.