Use the Leading Coefficient Test to Determine the End Behavior $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x + 3$$

question 154

Multiple Choice

Use the Leading Coefficient Test to determine the end behavior of the polynomial function.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } - 4 x ^ { 2 } + 2 x + 3$$

• A) falls to the left and falls to the right
• B) rises to the left and falls to the right
• C) rises to the left and rises to the right
• D) falls to the left and rises to the right

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