Use the following to answer questions : (Gridlines are spaced one unit apart.)
-Use the graph to estimate the zeroes of the function, then state whether their multiplicity is even or odd.
A) -1, even; 2 odd
B) -1, odd; 2 even
C) -1, even; 2 even
D) -1, odd; 2 odd

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Use the following to answer questions :  (Gridlines are spaced one unit apart.)
-Use the graph to estimate the zeroes of the function, then state whether their multiplicity is even or odd.
A) -1, even; 2 odd 
B) -1, odd; 2 even 
C) -1, even; 2 even 
D) -1, odd; 2 odd

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

From the graph, we can see that the function intersects the x-axis at approximately -1, 1, and 2. At -1, the curve touches the x-axis but does not cross it, so it has a root of multiplicity 2 (even). At 1 and 2, the curve crosses the x-axis, so they have roots of multiplicity 1 (odd). Therefore, the best choice is option A: -1, even; 2 odd.

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