Question

in which direction does the left side of the graph of this function point? 3x^4-x^2+4x-2

Answer 1

if the degree is even, and the coefficient positive, then it will look like x^2

Answer 2

do u know what odd and even functions look like

Answer 3

even degree not even function I assume you mean?

Answer 4

true

Answer 5

ok so up?

Answer 6

Even degree, positive coefficient: Both ends up
Even degree, negative coefficient: Both ends down
Odd degree, positive coefficient: Left end down, right end up
Odd degree, negative coefficient: Left end up, right end down

Answer 7

The degree is 4, even. Coefficient is 3, positive. You have a case 1 polynomial. Both ends will point upwards.

Answer 8

awesome thanks :) I get it now