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Graphing Polynomial Functions — Quiz

Question 2 • Mathematics III

What is the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function f of x is equal to 3 x to the 6th power plus 30 x to the 5th power plus 75 x to the 4th power ?

Answer
A
As x rightarrow negative infinity , y rightarrow negative infinity and as x rightarrow infinity , y rightarrow negative infinity .
B
As x rightarrow negative infinity , y rightarrow infinity and as x rightarrow infinity , y rightarrow infinity .
C
As x rightarrow negative infinity , y rightarrow infinity and as x rightarrow infinity , y rightarrow negative infinity .
D
As x rightarrow negative infinity , y rightarrow negative infinity and as x rightarrow infinity , y rightarrow infinity .

Explanation

The end behavior is determined by the leading term, 3x^6. Its degree is even, so both ends of the graph go in the same direction. Its leading coefficient is positive, so both ends rise: as x approaches negative infinity, y approaches positive infinity, and as x approaches positive infinity, y also approaches positive infinity. This matches choice C.

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