Identify Polynomial Graphs

Is the leading coefficient positive or negative

• positive

• negative

In the above graph complete the following end behavior:
As x --> -∞, f(x) --> ____
As x --> +∞, f(x) --> ____

• -∞
  -∞

• +∞
  -∞

• -∞
  +∞

• +∞
  +∞

The end behavior of a polynomial function is determined by the DEGREE and the SIGN (+/-) of the Leading Coefficient (LC). Identify the DEGREE of the polynomial and the SIGN(+/-) of the LC

• LC = +

  Degree = Even

• LC = +

  Degree = Odd

• LC = -

  Degree = Even

• LC = -

  Degree = Odd

What is the end behavior as x → -∞ f(x)→ ?

• -∞

• ∞

Which graph belongs to the end of behavior on the right?

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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

Identify the sign of the leading coefficient of the polynomial function whose graph is shown on the left?

• positive leading coefficient

• negative leading coefficient

Identify the degree of the polynomial function whose graph appears on the left?

• odd degree

• even degree

Identify the degree of the polynomial function whose graph appears on the left?

• odd degree

• even degree

Identify the degree of the polynomial function represented by the graph on the left?

• odd degree

• even degree