SOLUTION: cind the zero of the polynomial function and stat the multiplicity of each. f(x)=x^4-18x^2+32 (the ^4 and ^2 are powers)

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Question 168496: cind the zero of the polynomial function and stat the multiplicity of each. f(x)=x^4-18x^2+32 (the ^4 and ^2 are powers)
Answer by Earlsdon(6294)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Factor the trinomial and set the function equal to zero.
Apply the zero product rule.
or
If then so or
If then so or
The zeros are:




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