End behavior calculator

Find what happens to f(x) as x approaches positive and negative infinity. Based on degree and leading coefficient.

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End behavior rules

Determined by the degree (highest power) and the leading coefficient (its sign).

Even degree, positive lead: Both ends up ↑↑ (like x²).

Even degree, negative lead: Both ends down ↓↓ (like −x²).

Odd degree, positive lead: Left down, right up ↓↑ (like x³).

Odd degree, negative lead: Left up, right down ↑↓ (like −x³).

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