Polynomial Equations Involving Multiplicity
- Author:
- Margaret Bellofatto, Michelle Krummel
- Topic:
- Equations
Multiplicity of roots of polynomials.
1. Create the following functions on the above applet.
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2. Create your own examples of various multiplicities and explore.
a) Describe how the graph behaves at a root of multiplicity 1.
b) Describe how the graph behaves at a root of multiplicity 2.
c) Describe how the graph behaves at a root of multiplicity 3.