Precalculus (6th Edition) Blitzer

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Chapter 2 - Section 2.3 - Polynomial Functions and Their Graphs - Exercise Set - Page 351: 80

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Using the Leading Coefficient Test, we examine the degree of the power of the polynomial (even or odd) and then the sign of the leading coefficient (positive or negative). Depending on the combinations, the end behavior of the polynomial will fall in one of the four categories (even+, even-, odd+, odd-) with corresponding end behaviors.
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