Example 2

Describe the end behavior of the given graph of . Determine whether the graph represents an even-degree or odd-degree function, and determine the number of real roots.
  1. Describe the end behavior of the graphed function, .
  2. Determine whether the graph of represents an even-degree or odd-degree function.
  3. Determine the number of real roots.
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