1. MATH 1310
Section 4.1

2. Polynomial Functions:

8. End behavior of Polynomials:
Positive Leading Coefficient
Negative Leading Coefficient
Even Degree
Left: Rising Right: Rising
Left: Falling Right: Falling
Odd Degree
Left: Falling Right: Rising
Left: Rising Right: Falling

9. Popper 19 For the following, refer to f(x) = -8x3 – 2x2 + 9x – 3
What is the degree of the polynomial?
First b. Sixth c. Third d. Eighth
2. What is the leading coefficient?
-8 b. -2 c. 9 d. -3
3. What is the end behavior on the left?
Rising b. Falling
4. What is the end behavior on the right?

10. g(x) = (x2+3)(x-2)4

17. Popper 20: What are the x-intercepts: {-5, -1, -2} {-5, -1, 2}
{-5, 1, 2}
{-5}
2. What is the y-intercept:
(0, -40)
(0, -10)
(0, 5)
(0, 40)
3. What is the degree:
Third
Fifth
Sixth
Seventh