Find the zeros of the polynomial function and state the multiplicity of each.f(x) = x3 + 5x2 - x - 5

A. -5, multiplicity 2; 1, multiplicity 1
B. -1, multiplicity 1; 1, multiplicity 1; 5, multiplicity 1
C. -5, multiplicity 1; -1, multiplicity 2
D. -5, multiplicity 1; -1, multiplicity 1; 1, multiplicity 1


Answer: D

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