If any of the factors of a polynomial function are linear, then which of the following is not true? The graph has a linear shape near this x-intercept.   b)  The x-intercept is a point where the curve passes through the x-axis.   c)  The x-axis is tangent to the curve at these points.   d)  The zeros of the function are locations on the graph where y = 0.

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Section4.3: Zeros Of Polynomials
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If any of the factors of a polynomial function are linear, then which of the following is not true?
The graph has a linear shape near this x-intercept.
 

b) 

The x-intercept is a point where the curve passes through the x-axis.
 

c) 

The x-axis is tangent to the curve at these points.
 

d) 

The zeros of the function are locations on the graph where y = 0.
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