SOLUTION: Identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior. 1). P(x)=2x^5-6x^3+x^2-2 2). Q(x)=-4x^2+x-1 Please show work please, thank you.

Algebra ->  Functions -> SOLUTION: Identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior. 1). P(x)=2x^5-6x^3+x^2-2 2). Q(x)=-4x^2+x-1 Please show work please, thank you.      Log On


   



Question 1011090: Identify the leading coefficient, degree, and end behavior.
1). P(x)=2x^5-6x^3+x^2-2
2). Q(x)=-4x^2+x-1
Please show work please, thank you.

Answer by josgarithmetic(39630) About Me  (Show Source):
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Leading coefficients are obvious. Learn the qualities of polynomial function for their peaks & valleys, and the end behaviors.

Look at your examples.
1:
Positive lead coefficient, odd degree. What does this mean?
2:
Negative lead coefficient, even degree. What does this mean?