Informative Target 1.6 Polynomial End Behavior
Informative Target 1.6 Polynomial End Behavior
𝐃𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: For 1– 8, use the graphs below to write limit statements for the end behavior for each function.
1. 2. 3.
4. 5. 6.
11. 𝑘(𝑥) = 8𝑥 2 + 4 − 𝑥 5 12. 𝑚(𝑥) = 2𝑥(𝑥 − 1)(𝑥 + 6) 13. 𝑝(𝑥) = −2𝑥(𝑥 − 3)2
14. The graphs, equations, and limit statements for four polynomial functions are below. Match the
graphs and equations with the correct limit statements.
Limit Statements
x®-¥
()
I. lim f x = ¥
x®-¥
()
II. lim g x = ¥ ()
III. lim h x = -¥
x®-¥
()
IV. lim k x = -¥
x®-¥
Function Equations
1 4 1 4 1 3
1. y = x3 + bx 2 + cx + d 2. y = − x + cx + d 3. y = x + bx 2 + d 4. y = − x + bx2 + d
20 20 4
Graphs