Polynomial Key Features and End Behavior Review

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient

Select the two descriptions that best describe the polynomial FUNction's graph.

• Even degree

• Odd degree

• Positive leading coefficient

• Negative leading coefficient

What is the end behavior of this graph?

• x → ⁻∞, y→ ⁻∞ and

  x→ ∞, y→ ⁻∞

• x → ⁻∞, y→ ∞ and

  x→ ∞, y→ ∞

• x → ⁻∞, y→ ⁻∞ and

  x→ ∞, y→ ∞

• x → ⁻∞, y→ ∞ and

  x→ ∞, y→ ⁻∞

Describe the function's end behavior.

• $As\ x\rightarrow-\infty,\ y\rightarrow-\infty$
  $As\ x\rightarrow\infty,\ y\rightarrow-\infty$
  

• $As\ x\rightarrow-\infty,\ y\rightarrow-\infty$
  $As\ x\rightarrow\infty,\ y\rightarrow\infty$
  

• $As\ x\rightarrow-\infty,\ y\rightarrow\infty$
  $As\ x\rightarrow\infty,\ y\rightarrow-\infty$
  

• $As\ x\rightarrow-\infty,\ y\rightarrow\infty$
  $As\ x\rightarrow\infty,\ y\rightarrow\infty$
  

Is the leading coefficient positive or negative? Why?

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes UP.

• The leading coefficient is POSITIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

• The leading coefficient is NEGATIVE because the RIGHT SIDE goes DOWN.

The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the degree and the sign of the leading coefficient.
Identify the degree of the polynomial and the sign of the leading coefficient 

• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Positive
  Degree - Odd
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Even
• Leading Coefficient Negative
  Degree - Odd

Which of the following correctly identifies the right side end behavior?

For the pictured polynomial, which of the following is the absolute min?

• (-3, -2)
• (3, 0)
• (2, 0)
• (4, 1)

Based on the end behavior which option best describes the leading term?

• negative coefficient, even degree
• negative coefficient, odd degree
• negative degree, odd coefficient
• negative degree, even coefficient

Based on the end behavior of the polynomial, what best describes the leading coefficient?

• a negative real number
•  a positive real number
• an even real number
• an odd real number