Consider the leading term of each polynomial function. What is the end behavior of the graph?

End behavior of a polynomial function depends on two things:

1. Sign of the Leading Coefficient (determines right side behavior)

If positive, then right side goes to + ∞ If negative, then right side goes to - ∞

2. Degree of Leading Coefficient (determines left side behavior)

If even, then left side is the same direction as right side If odd, then left side is the opposite direction of right side