Understanding Root Multiplicity and Behavior

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What is the definition of root multiplicity in a polynomial?

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How do you determine the multiplicity of a root from a polynomial?

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What is the end behavior of a polynomial?

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What is the leading term of a polynomial?

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How does the degree of a polynomial affect its end behavior?

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The degree of a polynomial affects its end behavior: if the degree is even, both ends of the graph will point in the same direction; if the degree is odd, the ends will point in opposite directions.

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What does it mean if a root has an odd multiplicity?

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What does it mean if a root has an even multiplicity?

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How can you find the roots of a polynomial?

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