Question

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

2
2

3
3

0

Answer 1

The multiplicity of a zero at which the graph touches the x-axis and then turns back is typically an even number. Therefore, in the provided options, the multiplicities that fit this description would be:

- 2 (which means the graph touches the axis and turns back)

The answer is **2**.

Multiplicity of 3 would indicate that the graph crosses the x-axis, not just touches it, and a multiplicity of 0 is not applicable since it doesn’t correspond to any valid zero.