Question

Use the key features of the polynomial f(x) = -9x3 + 8x2 - 16x + 3 to describe its end behavior.

The left side continues up, and the right side continues up.

The left side continues down, and the right side continues down.

The left side continues up, and the right side continues down.

The left side continues down, and the right side continues up

Answer 1

Correct answer is C.

Explanation:

Answer 2

The left side continues up, and the right side continues down.

Explanation:

`f(x) = -9x^3 + 8x^2 - 16x + 3`

To find the end behavior, determine the highest degree and leading coefficient

Highest degree is 3 and leading coefficient is -9

highest degree 3 is odd and leading coefficient is negative

As x->-infinity , y -> infinity

As x->infinity , y ->-infinity

The left side continues up, and the right side continues down.