Determine whether the statement is true or false. If P(x) = (x − 8) (x + 1)³, then the graph of the polynomial function y = P(x) crosses the x-axis at (8,0). Choose the correct answer below. ОА. ○ B. ○ C. O D. 6 The statement is true because (x-8)° is a factor of the given polynomial function P(x), and the exponent, 6 is even. Thus, the graph crosses the x-axis at (0,8). The statement is false because (x - 8) is a factor of the given polynomial function P(x), and the exponent, 6 is odd. Thus, the graph is tangent to the x-axis at (0,8). 6 The statement is false because (x-8)° is a factor of the given polynomial function P(x), and the exponent, 6 is even. Thus, the graph is tangent to the x-axis at (8,0). The statement is true because (x-8) is a factor of the given polynomial function P(x), and the exponent, 6 is odd. Thus, the graph crosses the x-axis at (8,0).