Advanced Math
Section 3.2 Day 1 Notes
Name:
Polynomials Functions of Higher Degree: Far Right and Far Left (End) Behavior
Examine the leading term and the degree of the polynomial to determine the far-left and far-right behavior of
the graph
4
2
1. ( ) = 3
− 2
− 7 + 1
Degree_________
Sign of Leading Coefficient______________
End Behavior:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
As → ∞, ( ) → ________ As → −∞, ( ) → ________
3
2
2. ( ) = −2
− 6
+ 5 − 1
Degree_________
Sign of Leading Coefficient______________
End Behavior:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
As → ∞, ( ) → ________ As → −∞, ( ) → ________
5
3
2
3. ( ) = 5
− 4
− 17
+ 2
Degree_________
Sign of Leading Coefficient______________
End Behavior:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
As → ∞, ( ) → ________ As → −∞, ( ) → ________
4
3
2
4. ( ) = −6
− 3
+ 5
+ 2 + 5
Degree_________
Sign of Leading Coefficient______________
End Behavior:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
As → ∞, ( ) → ________ As → −∞, ( ) → ________
2
5. ( ) = 2 − 3 − 4
Degree_________
Sign of Leading Coefficient______________
End Behavior:__________________________________________
__________________________________________
As → ∞, ( ) → ________ As → −∞, ( ) → ________