Describe the graph of the function at its roots. f(x) = (x − 2)3(x + 6)2(x + 12) At x = 2, the graph the x–axis. At x = −6, the graph the x–axis. At x = −12, the graph the x–axis.
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Selection 1:
crosses
Selection 2:
touches
Selection 3:
crosses

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Describe the graph of the function at its roots. f(x) = (x − 2)3(x + 6)2(x + 12) At x = 2, the graph the x–axis. At x = −6, the graph the x–axis. At x = −12, the graph the x–axis.

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crosses; Selection 1: crosses; Selection 2: touches; Selection 3: crosses

The Fundamental Theorem of Algebra

Describe the graph of the function at its roots. f(x) = (x − 2)3(x + 6)2(x + 12) At x = 2, the graph the x–axis. At x = −6, the graph the x–axis. At x = −12, the graph the x–axis.

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