Which of the following could be the multiplicity of a zero whose graph touches the x-axis then turns back?(1 point)

Question

Responses

3
3

2
2

1
1

0

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2.

A zero with even multiplicity will cause the graph to touch the x-axis and turn back, while a zero with odd multiplicity will cross the x-axis. Hence, a multiplicity of 2 is a possibility for the described behavior on the graph.