Find the X-Intercepts of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 25 \right)$$

question 201

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.
- $$f ( x ) = ( x - 3 ) ^ { 2 } \left( x ^ { 2 } - 25 \right)$$

• A) 3 , touches the \(x\)-axis and turns around;
• \(- 5\), crosses the \(x\)-axis;
• 5 , crosses the \(x\)-axis
• B) 3 , touches the \(x\)-axis and turns around;

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