Polynomials Functions Of Higher Degree: Far Right And Far Left (End) Behavior Worksheet (Page 3 of 4) in pdf

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11. �� ( �� ) = 6��

− 4�� −

��

+ 3

Degree_________

Sign of Leading Coefficient______________

End Behavior:__________________________________________

__________________________________________

As �� → ∞, �� ( �� ) → ________ As �� → −∞, �� ( �� ) → ________

12. �� ( �� ) = −2��

+ 5��

+ 2��

+ 6

Degree_________

Sign of Leading Coefficient______________

End Behavior:__________________________________________

__________________________________________

As �� → ∞, �� ( �� ) → ________ As �� → −∞, �� ( �� ) → ________

13.

The following is the graph of a third-degree (cubic) polynomial function. What does the far-left and

far-right behavior of the graph say about the leading coefficient, ��, of the polynomial?

14.

The following is the graph of a fourth-degree (quartic) polynomial function. What does the far-left and

far-right behavior of the graph say about the leading coefficient, ��, of the polynomial?

Turn this sheet over to see the Homework Assignment [there are 2 parts!!] and

the solutions to #1-14.

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