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For the following factored polynomial, find all of the zeros and their multiplicities. f(x)=(x-5)⁵(x+1)⁷.

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Final answer:

The zeros of the given factored polynomial are 5 with a multiplicity of 5, and -1 with a multiplicity of 7.

Step-by-step explanation:

The zeros of a polynomial are the values of x that make the polynomial equal to zero.

In the given factored polynomial, the zeros are the values that make each factor equal to zero.

The first factor, (x-5), is equal to zero when x = 5. So, the zero 5 has a multiplicity of 5.

The second factor, (x+1), is equal to zero when x = -1. So, the zero -1 has a multiplicity of 7.

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