Find the X-Intercepts of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 11 x ^ { 2 } + 40 x + 48$$

question 223

Multiple Choice

Find the x-intercepts of the polynomial function. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and
turns around, at each intercept.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 11 x ^ { 2 } + 40 x + 48$$

• A) 4 , crosses the \(x\)-axis;
• \(- 4\), crosses the \(x\)-axis;
• \(- 3\), crosses the \(x\)-axis.
• B) \(- 4\), crosses the \(x\)-axis;
• \(- 3\), touches the \(x\)-axis and turns around
• C) 4 , crosses the \(x\)-axis;
• \(- 4\), touches the \(x\)-axis and turns around;
• \(- 3\), crosses the \(x\)-axis.
• D) \(- 4\), touches the \(x\)-axis and turns around;
• \(- 3\), crosses the \(x\)-axis.

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