Question

For the polynomial, list each real zero and its multiplicity. Determine whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis at each x -intercept.

f(x) = x(x2 - 5)

answers


0, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis;
, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis;
-, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis
0, multiplicity 1
0, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis;
, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis;
-, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis
, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis;
-, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis