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Does anyone have the solution to this

Does anyone have the solution to this-example-1
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Explanation:

There is 1 root at x = 1, where the function crosses the x-axis.

There are 2 roots at x = -2, where the function touches the x-axis but does not cross.

So there are 3 real roots total.

The function is:

y = (x − 1) (x − (-2))²

y = (x − 1) (x + 2)²

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