Which of the following describes the appearance of the graph at a zero whose multiplicity is four? Enter the number of the correct option.

Option #1: The graph crosses the x-axis.

Option #2: The graph touches the x-axis and turns around.

Option #3: There is not enough information provided.

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The correct option is:

Option #2: The graph touches the x-axis and turns around.

A zero with an even multiplicity (like four) means that the graph will touch the x-axis at that zero but will not cross it. Instead, it will turn around at that point.