IM Alg2.2.8 Lesson: End Behavior (Part 1)
What do you notice? What do you wonder?
For your assigned polynomial, complete the column for the different values of x. Discuss with your group what you notice.
Sketch what you think the end behavior of your polynomial looks like using the Pen Tool, then check your work by graphing the polynomial.
Mai is studying the function . She makes a table of values for p with and thinks that this function has large positive output values in both directions on the -axis. Do you agree with Mai? Explain your reasoning.
Consider the polynomial . Identify the degree of the polynomial.
Which of the 6 terms is greatest when ?
Which of the 6 terms is greatest when ?
Which of the 6 terms is greatest when ?
Which of the 6 terms is greatest when ?
Describe the end behavior of the polynomial.