Polynomial Graphing Characteristics

What kind of leading coefficient does the function have?
  f(x) = -2x² + 4x - 7

• positive

• negative

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7A

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) = 2x³ - x + 5

• Left up    Right up

• Left up   Right down

• Left down   Right up

• Left down   Right down

Determine the end behavior of the polynomial by identifying the degree and leading coefficient.

f(x) = 5x⁴ - x + 6

• UP-UP

• UP-DOWN

• DOWN-UP

• DOWN-DOWN

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) = -x⁵ - 4x +2

• Left up  Right up

• Left up  Right down

• Left down  Right up

• Left down  Right 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

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

Write the function of the following graph?

• -(x+4)²(x+1)

• -(x+1)² (x+4)

• (x+1)²(x+4)

• (x+4)(x+1)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

Which of the following graphs accurately shows the function f(x)=x(x+1.5)(x-1.5)(x-2)?

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CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

What is another way to say "where a function crosses the x-axis"?

• x-intercept

• zero

• root

• all of these.

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C