End Behavior and Extrema

What is the location of the absolute maximum for the graphed function?

• x = 1

• x = 3

• x = 4

• x = 5

• Does Not Exist

How many extrema (max and mins) are in the picture?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

Minimum or maximum?

• Minimum

• Maximum

Minimum or maximum?

• Minimum

• Maximum

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

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

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

Is the exponent in the leading term of this function ODD or EVEN?

• ODD

• EVEN

What is the end behavior of the graphed function as x approaches positive infinity?

• y approaches positive infinity

• y approaches negative infinity

• y approaches 8

• y approaches 3

• Does Not Exist

In which interval is the function decreasing based on the pictured graph?