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How do larger multiplicities affect the
graph of the polynomial

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-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
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