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To find: The zeros and their multiplicities of given polynomial function, and verify the results with graphing utility.
Answer to Problem 57E
The zeros of polynomial function
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The polynomial function is
Concept used:
The zeros of a polynomial function
Calculations:
The zeros of a polynomial function
The zeros of function are values of x for which
The quadratic equation (1) can be solved formula for equation
Thus, the function
Thus,
Now, we verify the results with graph:
The graph of function
The graph of function
Hence,
Conclusion:
The zeros of polynomial function
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