Find the zeros for the polynomial function f(x) = 3(x + 5)(x + 2)2 and give the multiplicity for the zero. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and turns around, at the zero.
Find the zeros for the polynomial function f(x) = 3(x + 5)(x + 2)2 and give the multiplicity for the zero. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and turns around, at the zero.
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Find the zeros for the polynomial function f(x) = 3(x + 5)(x + 2)2 and give the multiplicity for the zero. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and turns around, at the zero.
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