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6. State the degree and end behavior of f(x) = 8x3 + 2x4 - 5x2 + 9. Explain or show
your reasoning.
D : 4
x>=
you
8 Y = 8
(From Unit 2. Lesson 8.)
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7. The graph of a polynomial function f is shown. Select all the true statements about
the polynomial.
y
5
4
3
2
1
X
-3
-2
-1-1
1
2
3
-2
-3
-4
A The degree of the polynomial is even.
B. The degree of the polynomial is odd.
C. The leading coefficient is positive.
D. The leading coefficient is negative.
E. The constant term of the polynomial is positive.
F. The constant term of the polynomial is negative.
(From Unit 2, Lesson 9.)
