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Consider the leading term of each polynomial function. What is the end behavior of the graph?

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End behavior of a polynomial function depends on two things:

1. Sign of the Leading Coefficient (determines right side behavior)

  • If positive, then right side goes to +∞
  • If negative, then right side goes to -∞

2. Degree of Leading Coefficient (determines left side behavior)

  • If even, then left side is the same direction as right side
  • If odd, then left side is the opposite direction of right side
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