a) is the degree of (f) even or odd?

- odd
- even

b) what is the sign of the leading coefficient of (f)?

- positive
- negative

Question

a) is the degree of (f) even or odd?

- odd
- even

b) what is the sign of the leading coefficient of (f)?

- positive
- negative

Accepted Answer

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negative

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Analyze end behavior for polynomial degree

Determine sign of leading coefficient

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