Question

Describe the root of the polynomial function shown below A. A root of 4 with a multiplicity of 2 & a root of -1 with a multiplicity of 1B.A root of -4 with a multiplicity of 1 & a root of 1 with a multiplicity of 2C.A root of -4 with a multiplicity of 2 & a root of 1 with a multiplicity of 1D.A root of 4 with a multiplicity of 1 & a root of -1 with a multiplicity of 2

Answer 1

The roots of a polynomial are the values of x that make the polynomial zero, so they are where the graph crosses the x-axis. Therefore,

y = 0 in

$x=-4\text{ and x=}1$

Then, answer is:

C. A root of -4 with a multiplicity of 2 & a root of 1 with a multiplicity of 1