Question

Without using technology, describe the end behavior of f(x) = -3x^38 + 7x^3 - 12x + 13. Up on the left, up on the right
Down on the left, up on the right
Up on the left, down on the right
Down on the left, down on the right

Answer 1

The end behaviour of these polynomials depends on a combination of 2 propertires
1. The sign of the leading coefficient
2. Whether the degree of the leading coefficient is odd or even.

This will help:-
http://www.purplemath.com/modules/polyends.htm

Answer 2

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Answer 3

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