SOLUTION: Determine the real zeros of the polynomial and their multiplicities. Then decide whether the graph touches or crosses the x-axis at each zero. f(x)=5(x²+5)(x-2)²

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Question 956068: Determine the real zeros of the polynomial and their multiplicities. Then decide whether the graph touches or crosses the x-axis at each zero.
f(x)=5(x²+5)(x-2)²
Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
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The real zero is x=2.
Since it has multiplicity 2, it just touches the x axis.
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