SOLUTION: Find the degree, the leading term, the leading coefficient, the constant term, and the end behavior of the polynomial P(x) = - x ^4 + 5x^ 3 + 7x – 2

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Question 1115327: Find the degree, the leading term, the leading coefficient, the constant term, and the end behavior of the polynomial
P(x) = - x ^4 + 5x^ 3 + 7x – 2

Answer by josgarithmetic(39618) About Me  (Show Source):
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P(x) = - x ^4 + 5x^ 3 + 7x – 2
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LeadTerm: -x^4
LeadCoeff: -1
Degree: 4

End Behav:
Decreasing on the left TOWARD negative infinity
Decreasing on the right toward positive infinity