AP Precalculus Flashcards: Polynomial Functions And End Behavior

Study Polynomial Functions And End Behavior in AP Precalculus with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the end behavior of $f(x) = -4x^3 + 2x - 5$ as $x \to -\text{infinity}$ ?

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ANSWER

$f(x) \to \text{infinity}$ . Odd degree with negative leading coefficient: $x \to -\infty$ gives $f(x) \to +\infty$ .

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Beam stress is

S(x)=(x-1)(x+1)(2x-4)(x^2+9)

; what does end behavior suggest as

x\to\infty

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