Algebra II
HOMEWORK: Worksheet 3.4
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1. Which describes the end behavior of f ( x)  4 x 2  1 ?
A) f ( x)   as x   and f ( x)   as x  
B) f ( x)   as x   and f ( x)   as x  
C) f ( x)   as x   and f ( x)   as x  
D) f ( x)   as x   and f ( x)   as x  
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3. Determine whether the function is an odd degree or even degree function, then state the number of
turning points. What is the degree of the function?
Even or Odd
Degree_______
Number of Turning Points_______
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Complete the statements for the graph below.
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__________ as
Even or Odd Degree__________
Number of Turning Points__________
Degree__________
5. Use your graphing calculator to approximate the turning points of the function. Identify whether each
point is a maximum or minimum.
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What information does the degree provide about the function? __________________________________________
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