OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e §5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions · Example 9 · Algebra · Polynomials

Identifying End Behavior and Degree of a Polynomial Function

Given the function $f (x) = - 3 x^{2} (x - 1) (x + 4),$ express the function as a polynomial in general form, and determine the leading term, degree, and end behavior of the function.

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OpenStax, Algebra and Trigonometry 2e · §5.2 Power Functions and Polynomial Functions · Example 9

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