Degree of Polynomials

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

The degree and the sign of the leading coefficient (positive or negative) of a polynomial determines the behavior of the ends for the graph. Determine the end behavior of this equation. f(x) = -x⁵ - 4x +2

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to positive infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to positive infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to positive infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to negative infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to negative infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to positive infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to negative infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to negative infinity.

The degree and the sign of the leading coefficient (positive or negative) of a polynomial determines the behavior of the ends for the graph. Enter the polynomial function into a graphing calculator or online graphing tool to determine the end behavior. f(x) = -2x² + 3x

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to positive infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to positive infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to positive infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to negative infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to negative infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to positive infinity.

• As x goes to negative infinity, y goes to negative infinity. As x goes to positive infinity, y goes to negative infinity.

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

What is the maximum number of turning points the following function can have:f(x) = 5x⁸-10x⁶-4x⁴+24?

• 9

• 8

• 7

• 6

Which function has this end behavior?

• -x²-3x+1

• -x³+2x²+3

• x⁴+3x³-4x+1

• x⁵-4x⁴+2x²-1

Which function has this end behavior?

• -1x⁴-3x³+3

• -2x⁷+2x⁴+4

• 3x⁸+3x⁵-4x+7

• 4x⁵-4x⁴+2x³-9

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 function that belongs to the following graph.

• f(x)=(x+2)(x+3)(x-1)

• f(x)=(x+1)(x-4)(x-2)

• f(x)=(x+2)(x-2)(x+1)

• f(x)=(x-3)(x-2)(x+1)

Select the polynomial whose zeros and degree are given by: Zeros: – 5(multiplicity of 3), 9(multiplicity of 2), – 2, 4 Degree: 7

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)(x - 4)

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)⁷(x - 4)⁷

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)

• (x + 5)(x - 9)(x + 2)(x - 4)