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What happens if the root has an odd multiplicity?

A) The root is -2
B) The root is 1
C) The root is repeated twice
D) The root has no real solutions

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Final answer:

When a root has an odd multiplicity, it means that the root appears an odd number of times in the equation.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a root has an odd multiplicity, it means that the root appears an odd number of times in the equation.

For example, if the root -2 has an odd multiplicity, it means that the equation has at least one factor of (x + 2) and no other factors that cancel it out. In this case, the graph of the equation will cross the x-axis at x = -2.

Therefore, the correct answer is A The root is -2.

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