Chapter 5 Polynomials and Polynomial Functions - 5.2 Evaluate and Graph Polynomial Functions - Guided Practice for Examples 3 and 4 - Page 339: 8

Degree: Odd Leading Coefficient: Negative

We know that the degree is odd since the graph goes in opposite directions as it approaches positive and negative infinity. We know that the leading term is negative since the graph points downward as it approaches infinity.