Let and . Without performing detailed calculations, decide which function will have…

MATHEMATICS · Subjective · AP · AP Precalculus · Polynomial and Rational Functions · Polynomial and Rational Functions

Problem

Let r(x)=5x3−2xr(x)=5x^3-2x and s(x)=−3x4+7s(x)=-3x^4+7. Without performing detailed calculations, decide which function will have the greater absolute value of yy when x=1,000x=1{,}000. State your answer with one supporting reason.

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