For the Polynomial, List Each Real Zero and Its Multiplicity

question 21

Multiple Choice

For the polynomial, list each real zero and its multiplicity. Determine whether the graph crosses or touches the
x-axis at each x -intercept.
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• A)0, multiplicity 2, touches x-axis; 1, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis
• B)0, multiplicity 2, crosses x-axis; 1, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; - multiplicity 1, touches x-axis
• C)0, multiplicity 2, touches x-axis; 1, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis
• D)0, multiplicity 2, crosses x-axis; 1, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis

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