SOLUTION: For each function, determine the zeros and their multiplicity.
12. y = (x – 1)2 (2x – 3)3
13. y = (3x – 2)5(x + 4)2
14. y = 4x2(x + 2)3(x + 1)
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-> SOLUTION: For each function, determine the zeros and their multiplicity.
12. y = (x – 1)2 (2x – 3)3
13. y = (3x – 2)5(x + 4)2
14. y = 4x2(x + 2)3(x + 1)
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12.
2 roots
3 roots
Double root at x=1 (exponent 2), triple root at x=3/2 (exponent 3).
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13.
5 roots
2 roots
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14.
2 roots
3 roots
1 root
