Use the graph to identify zeros and multiplicity

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Use the graph to identify zeros and multiplicity.

### Graph Explanation:

The graph displays a polynomial function with the x-axis and y-axis labeled. The x-axis ranges from -5 to 5, and the y-axis ranges from -5 to 5. The curve shows distinct behavior at the x-intercepts.

#### Key Features:

- **Zeros (x-intercepts):** 
  - The curve crosses the x-axis at three points.  
  - Approximate zeros are:
    - At \( x = -3 \) 
    - At \( x = -1 \)
    - At \( x = 2 \)

- **Multiplicity:**
  - The graph crosses the x-axis at \( x = -3 \), indicating a zero with multiplicity of 1.
  - The graph touches or rebounds at \( x = -1 \), suggesting a higher multiplicity, likely 2.
  - The graph crosses through \( x = 2 \), indicating a zero with multiplicity of 1.

The behavior of the graph at each intercept indicates the multiplicity of the zero, distinguishing between an even and odd multiplicity by whether the graph merely touches or passes through the x-axis.
Transcribed Image Text:Use the graph to identify zeros and multiplicity. ### Graph Explanation: The graph displays a polynomial function with the x-axis and y-axis labeled. The x-axis ranges from -5 to 5, and the y-axis ranges from -5 to 5. The curve shows distinct behavior at the x-intercepts. #### Key Features: - **Zeros (x-intercepts):** - The curve crosses the x-axis at three points. - Approximate zeros are: - At \( x = -3 \) - At \( x = -1 \) - At \( x = 2 \) - **Multiplicity:** - The graph crosses the x-axis at \( x = -3 \), indicating a zero with multiplicity of 1. - The graph touches or rebounds at \( x = -1 \), suggesting a higher multiplicity, likely 2. - The graph crosses through \( x = 2 \), indicating a zero with multiplicity of 1. The behavior of the graph at each intercept indicates the multiplicity of the zero, distinguishing between an even and odd multiplicity by whether the graph merely touches or passes through the x-axis.
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