SOLUTION: I have a question that states: find the roots of the polynomial equation, and state the multiplicity of each root. P(x)=-1/2(x+5)(X+3)^3(2x+1)

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Question 86306: I have a question that states: find the roots of the polynomial equation, and state the multiplicity of each root.
P(x)=-1/2(x+5)(X+3)^3(2x+1)
Answer by scianci(186) About Me  (Show Source):
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The roots are -5 , -3 and -1/2. Their multiplicities are 1 , 3 and 1, respectively.