Question

At which root does the graph of f(x) = (x – 5)3(x + 2)2 touch the x-axis?

-5
-2
2
5

Answer 1

B. -2

Explanation:

Answer 2

-2

Explanation:

the power is 2 for (x+2) so it will touch the axis

thepower of (x-5) is 3 so it will cross the axis

the correct answer is then -2

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