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

Problem

Compare the graphs of s(x)=2x4s(x)=2x^{4} and t(x)=−3x4t(x)=-3x^{4}. Which graph opens upward and which opens downward? Give a brief reason based on the leading coefficient.

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