2B - Degree and End Behavior

Front

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

Back

Degree 3

Front

For which degree does the end behavior always go in DIFFERENT directions?

Back

Odd

Front

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

Back

The leading coefficient is 2.

Front

For a graph of a polynomial function with an Even Degree and Negative Leading Coefficient, what is the end behavior?

Back

Both sides are going down.

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Odd Degree and Positive Leading Coefficient?

Back

Left side goes down, right side goes up.

Front

What is the end behavior of a polynomial function with an Odd Degree and Negative Leading Coefficient?

Back

Left side goes up, right side goes down.

Front

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

Back

The leading term is 3x^4.

Front

How does the degree of a polynomial affect its end behavior?

Back

The degree determines the direction of the ends of the graph.

Front

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

Back

Degree 5.

Front

What happens to the graph of a polynomial function as x approaches infinity?

Back

It approaches the leading term's behavior.