How do larger multiplicities affect the

graph of the polynomial

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Tavian

5 April, 12:10

How do larger multiplicities affect the

graph of the polynomial

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Madeline Mahoney · Answer 1

-multiplicity: the number of times a particular number is a zero for a given polynomial

-affects shape of graph

-odd multiplicity: crosses x axis at root

-even multiplicity: touches x axis at root but doesn't cross it

How do larger multiplicities affect thegraph of the polynomial

How do larger multiplicities affect the

graph of the polynomial