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use the graph to identify zeros and multiplicity. order your zeros from…

Question

use the graph to identify zeros and multiplicity. order your zeros from least to greatest.
zero at \boxed{} with multiplicity \boxed{}.
zero at \boxed{} with multiplicity \boxed{}.
zero at \boxed{} with multiplicity \boxed{}.
zero at \boxed{} with multiplicity \boxed{}.

Explanation:

Step1: Identify x-intercepts (zeros)

The graph crosses/touches the x-axis at $x=-4$, $x=0$, $x=3$.

Step2: Analyze multiplicity at $x=-4$

Graph crosses x-axis, odd multiplicity (1, since it crosses sharply, no flattening).

Step3: Analyze multiplicity at $x=0$

Graph touches x-axis (bounces), even multiplicity (2, since it is a local minimum on the axis).

Step4: Analyze multiplicity at $x=3$

Graph crosses x-axis, odd multiplicity (1, sharp crossing, no flattening).

Step5: Order zeros least to greatest

Sort the zeros: $-4 < 0 < 3$.

Answer:

Zero at $\boldsymbol{-4}$ with multiplicity $\boldsymbol{1}$
Zero at $\boldsymbol{0}$ with multiplicity $\boldsymbol{2}$
Zero at $\boldsymbol{3}$ with multiplicity $\boldsymbol{1}$

(Note: The fourth blank pair is extraneous as the graph only has 3 distinct zeros.)