Polynomial End Behavior

Front

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

Back

Degree 3

Front

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

Back

Degree 3 (cubic)

Front

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

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Degree 4 (quartic)

Front

What does the degree and the sign of the leading coefficient determine in a polynomial?

Back

It determines the end behavior of the graph.

Front

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

Back

The leading coefficient is -3.

Front

Define a polynomial's leading coefficient.

Back

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

Front

What is the end behavior of the polynomial f(x) = -2x^2 + 3x?

Back

Left down, Right down.

Front

How do you determine the degree of a polynomial?

Back

By identifying the largest powered monomial.

Front

What is the degree of a polynomial with no terms?

Back

Degree is undefined.

Front

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

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Degree 5 (quintic)