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What is the end behavior of f(x) ? plz help!

What is the end behavior of f(x) ? plz help!-example-1
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Answer:

D

Explanation:

The end behavior of a function is how the graph behaves as it approaches negative and positive infinity.

Let's take a look at each end.

As x approaches negative infinity:

We can see from the graph that as x approaches negative infinity (a.k.a as x goes towards the left), the graph is curving upwards.

Therefore, as x approaches negative infinity, f(x) approaches positive infinity.

Therefore, the end behavior of the left is:


\text{As } x\rightarrow -\infty, f(x)\rightarrow\infty

As x approaches (positive) infinity:

We can see from the graph that as x approaches positive infinity (as x is moving towards the right), the graph f(x) is curving downwards.

Therefore, as x approaches positive infinity, f(x) approaches negative infinity.

Therefore, the end behavior of the left is:


\text{As } x\rightarrow\infty, f(x)\rightarrow-\infty

So, our answer is D.

And we're done!

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