What is the multiple zero and multiplicity of f(x) = (x + 8)(x + 8)(x – 3)(x + 8)?

A.multiple zero = 3; multiplicity = –8
B.multiple zero = –8; multiplicity = 3
C.multiple zero = 8; multiplicity = 3
d.multiple zero = 3; multiplicity = 8

Question

What is the multiple zero and multiplicity of f(x) = (x + 8)(x + 8)(x – 3)(x + 8)?

A.multiple zero = 3; multiplicity = –8
B.multiple zero = –8; multiplicity = 3
C.multiple zero = 8; multiplicity = 3
d.multiple zero = 3; multiplicity = 8

mathstudent55 · Answer

Can you state what the zeros of this function are?

anonymous · Answer

that is all i was given ;p; same prooblem here

mathstudent55 · Answer

Ok, let's try this.

What are the zeros of this function:

f(x) = (x - 2)(x + 3) ?