We say that x=hx=h is a zero of multiplicity p. The graph of a polynomial function will touch the x-axis at zeros with even multiplicities. The graph will cross the x-axis at zeros with odd multiplicities. The sum of the multiplicities is the degree of the polynomial function....
Multiplicity of Zeros: We can determine the multiplicity of a zero of a polynomial graph by examining its x-intercepts. If the function crosses the x-axis at one of its intercepts, then the corresponding zero has an odd multiplicity. If the fu...