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If a polynomial's leading coefficient is 5 and its degree is 4, which statement is true?

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The choices are:
A. The graph will rise to the right and to the left
B. The graph will rise to the right and fall to the left
C. The graph will fall to the left
D. The graph will fall to the left and to the right

If the degree of the polynomial is 4, then it is expected that there are three inflection points where the graph can go left or right. These points can be considered as maxima or minima. In this problem, the most sensible answer would have to be A.
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