Directions: Describe the leading coefficient and degree of the polynomial below. Determine also the end behaviour of the polynomial below. Explain your answer thoroughly. polynomial y = x(x+4)(x+2)(x-1)

Directions: Describe the leading coefficient and degree of the polynomial below. Determine also the end behaviour of the polynomial below. Explain your answer thoroughly. polynomial y = x(x+4)(x+2)(x-1)

College Algebra

7th Edition

ISBN:9781305115545

Author:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Publisher:James Stewart, Lothar Redlin, Saleem Watson

Chapter3: Polynomial And Rational Functions

Section3.2: Polynomial Functinos And Their Graphs

Problem 82E: Number of Intercepts and Local Extrema How many x-intercepts and how many local extrema does the...

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