Polynomial and Multiplicity

f(x) = (x+2)(x-3)²(x-4) Which choice best describes the zeros?

• -2, 3 (multiplicity 2), 4

• -2 (multiplicity 2), 3, 4

• 2, -3 (multiplicity 2), -4

• 2 (multiplicity 2), -3, -4

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CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

Select polynomial whose zeros and degree are given.
Zeros: – 5(multiplicity of 3), 9(multiplicity of 2), – 2, 4.

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)(x - 4)

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)⁷(x - 4)⁷

• (x + 5)³(x - 9)²(x + 2)

• (x + 5)(x - 9)(x + 2)(x - 4)

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

Even Multiplicities have which of the following effects on the x-axis?

• touches and bounces back

• wiggle

• crosses the x-axis

Which root has even multiplicity?

• 1
• -4
• -1
• 2

What are the zeros of the polynomial function?
y = x(x - 6)(x + 5)

• 0, 6, -5

• 6, -5

• 0, -6, 5

• 1, -6, 5

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

What could be the function for this graph in factored form?

• f(x) = (x-4)²(x+2)

• f(x) = (x+4)²(x-2)

• f(x) = (x-4)(x+2)²

• f(x) = (x+4)(x-2)²

Tags

CCSS.HSA.APR.B.3

What is the Degree of this polynomial:
f(x)= x³(x + 3)²(x – 5)

• Degree: 6

• Degree: 5

• Degree: 3

• Degree: 2

If the graph of a function crosses the x-axis, what does that mean about the multiplicity of that zero?

• Even

• Odd

• None

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

If there is a turning point on the x-axis, what does that mean about the multiplicity of that zero?

• Even

• Odd

• None

Tags

CCSS.HSF-IF.C.7C

How many zeros does the polynomial function
 P(x) = 3x⁴+4x-8 have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4