For the polynomial, list each real zero and its multiplicity. Determine whether the graph crosses or touches the x-axis at each x -intercept.f(x) = x4(x2 - 3)(x + 8)

A. 0, multiplicity 4, touches x-axis;
-8, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis
B. 0, multiplicity 4, crosses x-axis;
-8, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis
C. 0, multiplicity 4, touches x-axis;
-8, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis;
, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis;
-, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis
D. 0, multiplicity 4, crosses x-axis;
-8, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis;
, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis;
-, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis


Answer: C

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