2. Given f(x) = 2x² - 5x³ – 17x² +41 - 21 - (a) (3 points) Determine the end behavior of f(x). Explain why it is the way it is! (b) (12 points) List all the possible rational zeros of f(x).

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Section3.2: Polynomial Functions Of Higher Degree
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2. Given f(x) = 2x² - 5x³ – 17x² +41 - 21
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(a) (3 points) Determine the end behavior of f(x). Explain why it is the way it is!
(b) (12 points) List all the possible rational zeros of f(x).
Transcribed Image Text:2. Given f(x) = 2x² - 5x³ – 17x² +41 - 21 - (a) (3 points) Determine the end behavior of f(x). Explain why it is the way it is! (b) (12 points) List all the possible rational zeros of f(x).
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