Using the techniques from Section 3.2, sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Specify the x- and y-intercepts, and also specify the zeros of P(x). P(x) = −(x + 1)2(x − 1)3(x − 2)   Show all Work PLEASE!!

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Using the techniques from Section 3.2, sketch the graph of the polynomial function. Specify the x- and y-intercepts, and also specify the zeros of P(x).

P(x) = −(x + 1)2(x − 1)3(x − 2)
 
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Given function is

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Step 2

Domain of P(x) is

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Roots of P(x) are

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Step 3

Points at which P(x) cuts x axis are those points where P(x) is 0.

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Therefore, function P(x) intercepts x axis at

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Putting x=0 gives us the y-intercept

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