Use the leading coefficient test to determine the end behavior of the graph of the given polynomial function. f(x) = 4x^5 - 8x^4 + 5x^3 + 5 A. Rises left & falls right. B. Falls left & rises right. C. Rises left & rises right. D. Falls left & falls right. E. None of the above.
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The leading term is the term with the highest degree. In this case, the leading term is 4x^5. Show more…
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