The Leading-Term Test

A polynomial of degree $3$

Graph of a polynomial with equation $f(x) = \frac {x^3}{4} + \frac {3x^2}{4} - \frac{3x}{2} - 2$. Because the degree is odd and the leading coefficient is positive, the function declines to the left and inclines to the right.

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The Leading-Term Test

A polynomial of degree $3$

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