Question

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

1
1

0
0

2
2

3

Answer 1

A zero of a function whose graph touches the x-axis and then turns back indicates that the zero has even multiplicity. This is because even multiplicity results in the graph approaching the x-axis and then returning back without crossing it.

Among the options given, the multiplicity that fits this description is **2**.

Therefore, the correct response is: **2**.