Sketch the graph of the polynomial function $$ p() = -\frac{2}{3}-\frac{22}{3} $$

Tap the blue points to see coordinates.

STEP 1:Find the x-intercepts

To find the x-intercepts solve, the equation $ \color{blue}{ -\frac{2}{3}-\frac{22}{3} = 0 } $

Since above equation has no solutions we conclude that
polynomial has no x-intecepts.

(you can use the step-by-step polynomial equation solver to see a detailed explanation of how to solve the equation)

STEP 2:Find the y-intercepts

To find the y-intercepts, substitute $ = 0 $ into $ \color{blue}{ p() = -\frac{2}{3}-\frac{22}{3} } $, so:

$$ \text{Y inercept} = p(0) = -8 $$

STEP 3:Find the end behavior

The end behavior of a polynomial is the same as the end behavior of a leading term.

$$ \lim_{x \to -\infty} \left( -\frac{2}{3}-\frac{22}{3} \right) = \lim_{x \to -\infty} -\frac{2}{3} = \color{blue}{ -\infty } $$

The graph starts in the lower-left corner.

$$ \lim_{x \to \infty} \left( -\frac{2}{3}-\frac{22}{3} \right) = \lim_{x \to \infty} -\frac{2}{3} = \color{blue}{ -\infty } $$

The graph ends in the lower-right corner.

Graphing Polynomials