SOLUTION: If P(x) = (x - 5)^3(x + 2)^2, then the graph of the polynomial function P(x) crosses the x-axis at (5, 0). True or false. Please explain steps. Thanks!
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Question 747427: If P(x) = (x - 5)^3(x + 2)^2, then the graph of the polynomial function P(x) crosses the x-axis at (5, 0). True or false. Please explain steps. Thanks!
Answer by rothauserc(4718) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
we are given the polynomial
P(x) = (x - 5)^3(x + 2)^2
then the graph of the polynomial function P(x) crosses the x-axis at (5, 0). True or false.
for (5,0), x=5 and y=0
P(x)=y=0=(5 - 5)^3 * (5+2)^2=0
the statement is true
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