A polynomial function has a root of –5 with multiplicity 3, a root of 1 with multiplicity 2, and a root of 3 with multiplicity 7. If the function has a negative leading coefficient and is of even degree, which statement about the graph is true?

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tlynne16 · Answer

the graph of the function is positive on (-infinity,-5)
the graph of the function is negative on (-5,3)
the graph of the function is negative on (-infinity, 1)
the graph of the function is negative on (3, infinity)