Here are the steps to solve this problem:
1) Complete the table of values:
x -2 -1 0 1 2 3
y = x3 – 2x2 -8 -1 0 1 4 9
2) Sketch the graphs in the coordinate planes:
3) Describe the movements of each graph:
- The graph of y = x3 – 2x2 rises from left to right as x increases. It is always increasing.
- The graph of y = x4 rises from left to right as x increases. It is always increasing. The rate of increase gets larger as x increases.
4) Identify any noticeable points on the graphs:
- The graph of y