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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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Capitolo 4, Problema 20

Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the polynomial function. f(x)=11x3−6x2+x+3f(x)=11x^3−6x^2+x+3

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Identify the leading term of the polynomial function. The leading term is the term with the highest power of \(x\), which in this case is \$11x^{3}$.
Determine the degree of the polynomial, which is the exponent of the leading term. Here, the degree is 3, an odd number.
Look at the leading coefficient, which is the coefficient of the leading term. Here, the leading coefficient is 11, a positive number.
Apply the Leading Coefficient Test for end behavior: For an odd degree polynomial with a positive leading coefficient, as \(x \to \infty\), \(f(x) \to \infty\), and as \(x \to -\infty\), \(f(x) \to -\infty\).
Summarize the end behavior: The graph falls to the left (as \(x\) approaches negative infinity) and rises to the right (as \(x\) approaches positive infinity).

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