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Describing the Graph of a Polynomial Function

(end behavior)

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End Behavior: End Behavior: End Behavior: End Behavior:

2) Write the degree of the Polynomial and its Number of Turning Points

What is the

3) Under each factor, write the multiplicity and the behavior. Write (C) if it the graph crosses
the x-axis and write (B) if it bounces on the x-axis.

Multiplicity:
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Behavior(C/B:
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What is the relationship of the behavior of the graph to its multiplicity?
Odd Degree = ____________ (Does it Cross or Bounce?)
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Even Degree = ____________ (Does it Cross or Bounce?)

4.) Sketch the following polynomials, identify their zeros, and observe the end behavior and
and its relationship with the leading coefficient.
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5.) What can you observe from end behavior of the graphs in relation to their leading term?
Explain.