Name: _______________

Date: ________________

Graphing Activity: Polynomials

Consider the following list of equations. By looking at the qualities of the equation, make
a sketch to predict the end behavior of the graph. Take into account the degree and leading
coefficient. Describe the predicted end behavior. Then, graph the equation on the calculator to
see how close your sketch was to the actual graph of the function.

Equation Prediction Sketch Predicted End Actual Sketch (From

Behavior Calculator)
𝑦 = 𝑥 2 + 5𝑥 + 7 Prediction:
If 𝑥 → ∞,
Then 𝑦 → ______

If 𝑥 → - ∞,
Then 𝑦 → ______

𝑦 = −3𝑥 6 − 5𝑥 2 + 2𝑥 Prediction:
If 𝑥 → ∞,
Then 𝑦 → ______

If 𝑥 → - ∞,
Then 𝑦 →______

𝑦 = 4𝑥 5 + 2𝑥 2 − 5 Prediction:
If 𝑥 → ∞,
Then 𝑦 → ______

If 𝑥 → - ∞,
Then 𝑦 → ______