Consider the following equation
y = x + 11x^2
a) Identify the leading coefficient for standard form.
b) What end behavior does the curve exhibit?
1. Rises on the left and falls on the right.
2. Falls on the left and rises on the right.
3. Falls on both sides.
4. Rises on both sides.
5. Unable to determine.

Question

Consider the following equation
y = x + 11x^2
a) Identify the leading coefficient for standard form.
b) What end behavior does the curve exhibit?
1. Rises on the left and falls on the right.
2. Falls on the left and rises on the right.
3. Falls on both sides.
4. Rises on both sides.
5. Unable to determine.

jlastino · Answer

Using the lead coefficient (11x^2)
The coefficient is positive raised to an even exponent
It rises on both sides