Graphing Polynomial Function

Given the graph of the polynomial function, describe the relative minimum, round to the nearest hundredth.

Even Degree
- Leading Coeff. Even Degree
+ Leading Coeff. Odd Degree
- Leading Coeff. Odd Degree
+ Leading Coeff.

• Even Degree
  - Leading Coeff.

• Even Degree
  + Leading Coeff.

• Odd Degree
  - Leading Coeff.

• Odd Degree
  + Leading Coeff.

Describe the end behavior:

Describe the end behavior:

Given the polynomials: c(x)=x^3-15x^2+72x-112 a(x)=x^2+5 k(x)=x^3+21x^2+144x+324 e(x)=2x^2+28x+96 match each polynomial function to its graph.

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Given the polynomials: c(x)=x^3-15x^2+72x-112 a(x)=x^2+5 k(x)=x^3+21x^2+144x+324 e(x)=2x^2+28x+96 match each polynomial function to its graph.

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Match each polynomial function to its graph.

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Which functions have a negative leading coefficient?

• A

• B

• C

• D

Describe the type of polynomial shown.

• Even degree, negative leading coefficient

• Even Function

• Odd degree, negative leading coefficient

• Even degree, positive leading coefficient

What is the sign of the leading coefficient of the function?

• Positive

• Negative

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