im confused on how to idenity the end behaviors of polynomials

Firstly, look at the *first-degree polynomial* in the graph, should look like `y=axⁿ` If "n" is *even* the graph will approach only +∞ or -∞, kind of like a quadratic function. _If "a" is positive and "n" is even,_ the graph will approach +∞ when "x" approaches ±∞. _If "a" is negative and "n" is even,_ the graph will approach -∞ when "x" approaches ±∞. However, things get a little complicated when "n" is odd. Think of a *cubic function* and how one direction leads to +∞ while the other leads to -∞. _If "a" is positive and "n" is odd,_ then "y" will approach the same direction as "x". When "x" approaches +∞ "y" will approach +∞. If "x" approaches -∞, then "y" will also approach -∞. _If "a" is negative and "n" is odd,_ then "y" will approach the opposite direction as "x". When "x" approaches +∞ "y" will approach -∞. If "x" approaches -∞, then "y" will approach +∞

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I'm a financial engineer, my whole salary comes from mathematical foundations like this which build up to more complex specific topics, therefore, my whole family's life too. I too was told when I was young that this stuff is not necessary and won't be used, and because of that I had to go learn it all when I was in uni. Save yourself the time, study it well now, it will pay off greatly!!

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Course: Algebra 2 > Unit 5

Lesson 4: Putting it all together

Polynomial graphs: FAQ

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Frequently asked questions about polynomial graphs

What are the "zeros" of a polynomial?

The zeros of a polynomial are the x-values where the polynomial crosses the x-axis. In other words, they're the points where the polynomial equals

0

What do "positive and negative intervals" mean in the context of polynomials?

Polynomials can be positive or negative in certain intervals. For example, a polynomial might be positive for all

x

-values less than

- 2

, negative between

- 2

and

3

, and positive again for all

x

-values greater than

3

What is "end behavior" when it comes to polynomials?

The end behavior of a polynomial tells you what the polynomial "looks like" as it approaches positive and negative infinity. For example, if a polynomial "increases without bound" as

x

approaches positive infinity, it means the polynomial keeps getting higher and higher on the graph the further to the right you go.

Where are these concepts used in the real world?

Polynomials are used in a variety of real-world applications, from engineering to economics. For example, in physics, polynomials can be used to model the trajectory of an object in motion. Understanding the zeros, positive and negative intervals, and end behavior of a polynomial can help us understand the shape of the graph and make predictions about the system it models.

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  Firstly, look at the first-degree polynomial in the graph, should look like y=axⁿ
  
  If "n" is even the graph will approach only +∞ or -∞, kind of like a quadratic function.
  If "a" is positive and "n" is even, the graph will approach +∞ when "x" approaches ±∞.
  If "a" is negative and "n" is even, the graph will approach -∞ when "x" approaches ±∞.
  
  However, things get a little complicated when "n" is odd. Think of a cubic function and how one direction leads to +∞ while the other leads to -∞.
  
  If "a" is positive and "n" is odd, then "y" will approach the same direction as "x". When "x" approaches +∞ "y" will approach +∞. If "x" approaches -∞, then "y" will also approach -∞.
  If "a" is negative and "n" is odd, then "y" will approach the opposite direction as "x". When "x" approaches +∞ "y" will approach -∞. If "x" approaches -∞, then "y" will approach +∞
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