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

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Responses

0
0

2
2

1
1

3

Answer 1

The scenario you described, where the graph touches the x-axis and then turns back, indicates that the zero has an even multiplicity. In that case, the graph does not cross the x-axis at this point but instead "bounces" off of it.

Among the options you provided, the only even number is 2, which is a valid multiplicity for this type of behavior.

Therefore, the answer is 2.