Which statement describes the graph of f of x is equal to 4 x squared plus 20 x plus 25 ?

Factor the quadratic: 4x² + 20x + 25 = (2x + 5)². Setting it equal to zero gives x = −2.5, a repeated root, so the graph touches the x-axis at (−2.5, 0) rather than crossing it. This matches choice B.

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