Question

Which answer best describes the complex zeros of the polynomial function?

f(x)=x^3+x^2−8x−8




The function has two real zeros and one nonreal zero. The graph of the function intersects the x-axis at exactly one location.


The function has one real zero and two nonreal zeros. The graph of the function intersects the x-axis at exactly one location.

The function has three real zeros. The graph of the function intersects the x-axis at exactly three locations.


The function has one real zero and two nonreal zeros. The graph of the function intersects the x-axis at exactly two locations.

Answer 1

The function has three real zeros. The graph of the function intersects the x-axis at exactly three locations.