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) = 2(x2 + 5)(x + 4)2

A. -4, multiplicity 2, touches x-axis
B. -4, multiplicity 2, crosses x-axis
C. -5, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; -4, multiplicity 2, touches x-axis
D. -5, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; -4, multiplicity 2, crosses x-axis


Answer: A

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