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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A has the correct list of zeros with their multiplicities and correctly identifies whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis at each x-intercept. A has the correct zeros and multiplicities listed, and also correctly identifies whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis at each x-intercept.

For the Polynomial, List Each Real Zero and Its Multiplicity