Precalculus · Problem 3.1.13

Polynomial Functions — Stitz & Zeager

Mathematics — Precalculus · polynomial-zeros-multiplicity-graph

Problem

Find the real zeros of the given polynomial and their corresponding multiplicities. Use this information along with a sign chart to provide a rough sketch of the graph of the polynomial. Compare your answer with the result from a graphing utility. f(x)=−2(x−2)2(x+1)f(x) = -2(x-2)^2(x+1)

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