Question

select the correct answer.

describe the zeros of the graphed function.

• the function has three distinct real zeros.
• the function has two distinct real zeros and two complex zeros.
• the function has four distinct real zeros.
• the function has one distinct real zero and two complex zeros.

Explanation:

Identify the x-intercepts of the graphed function

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Analyze the behavior at each x-intercept

$$
LATEXBLOCK1
$$

Determine the number of distinct real zeros

$$
LATEXBLOCK2
$$

Answer:

• The function has three distinct real zeros. (Correct answer)
• The function has two distinct real zeros and two complex zeros.
• The function has four distinct real zeros.
• The function has one distinct real zero and two complex zeros.