Predict the End Behavior of the Graph of the Function $$f ( x ) = 9 ( x - 2 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 2 \right)$$

question 170

Multiple Choice

Predict the end behavior of the graph of the function.
- $$f ( x ) = 9 ( x - 2 ) \left( x ^ { 2 } + 2 \right)$$

• A) Down on both sides
• B) Up on both sides
• C) Down on the right side, up on the left side
• D) Up on the right side, down on the left side

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