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polynomial graphs end behavior

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 4hrs 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Describe the degree and leading coefficient for the polynomial shown.

a)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Even

b)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Odd

c)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Even

d)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Odd

2.

What is the degree of the polynomial:

3x2 + 9x5 − 4 + 10x8 + 2x9

a)

8

b)

9

c)

5

d)

-4

3.

What is the Degree of the Polynomial?

5x3 - 6x + 1

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

4.

Describe the degree and leading coefficient for the polynomial shown.

a)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Even

b)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Odd

c)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Even

d)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Odd

5.

Describe the degree and leading coefficient for the polynomial shown.

a)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Even

b)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Odd

c)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Even

d)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Odd

6.

Describe the degree and leading coefficient for the polynomial shown.

a)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Even

b)

Lead Coefficient: Positive

Degree: Odd

c)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Even

d)

Lead Coefficient: Negative

Degree: Odd

7.
What is the degree of the function graphed here?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
8.
Is the leading coefficient positive or negative
a)
positive
b)
negative
9.

Is the degree of the polynomial even or odd? Why?

a)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point the SAME WAY

b)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

c)

the degree is ODD because the ends point the SAME WAY

d)

the degree is ODD because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

10.

Is the degree of the polynomial even or odd? Why?

a)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point the SAME WAY

b)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

c)

the degree is ODD because the ends point the SAME WAY

d)

the degree is ODD because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

11.

Is the degree of the polynomial even or odd? Why?

a)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point the SAME WAY

b)

the degree is EVEN because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

c)

the degree is ODD because the ends point the SAME WAY

d)

the degree is ODD because the ends point OPPOSITE WAYS

12.

Find the choice that is correct

a)

The leading coefficient is 2, the degree is 4

b)

The leading coefficient is 3, the degree is 2

c)

The leading coefficient is 3, the degree is 4

d)

The leading coefficient is 2, the degree is 2.

13.
Is the leading coefficient positive or negative?
a)
+
b)
-
14.

The blue dot on this graph represents a(n)...

a)

Maximum

b)

Minimum

15.

How many zeros does this polynomial have?

a)

0

b)

2

c)

3

d)

5