Question: For the polynomial f(x) = (1/5)x(x 2 - 5), list each real zero and its multiplicity. Determine whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis

For the polynomial f(x) = (1/5)x(x2 - 5), list each real zero and its multiplicity. Determine whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis at each x-intercept.

Select one:

a. 0, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; 5, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; -5, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis

b. 0, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; 5, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; -5, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis

c. 5, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; -5, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis

d. 0, multiplicity 1

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