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Mariana graphs the function ƒ(x) = x3 − 4x2 − 3x + 18 and sees two zeros: −2 and 3. Since this is a polynomial of degree 3 and she only sees two zeros, she determines that the F…

Mariana graphs the function ƒ(x) = x3 − 4x2 − 3x + 18 and sees two zeros: −2 and 3. Since this is a polynomial of degree 3 and she only sees two zeros, she determines that the F…
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Mariana graphs the function ƒ(x) = x3 − 4x2 − 3x + 18 and sees two zeros: −2 and 3. Since this is a polynomial of degree 3 and she only sees two zeros, she determines that the Fundamental Theorem of Algebra does not apply to this equation. Is Mariana correct? Why or why not?

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No, the root 3 has multiplicity of 2.

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