Use the laws of exponents to simplify each expression using positive exponents only. Assume all variables represent nonzero real numbers.

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Answer: C

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Determine the real zeros of the polynomial and their multiplicities. Then decide whether the graph touches or crosses the x-axis at each zero.f(x) = 5(x - 4)(x - 6)3

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