Example 1

Determine the end behavior, maximum number of turning points, and maximum number of real roots of the function .
  1. Identify the leading coefficient and degree of the polynomial function.
  2. Determine the end behavior of the function.
  3. Determine the maximum number of turning points of the polynomial function.
  4. Determine the maximum number of real roots of the polynomial function.
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