Find the x-intercepts of the polynomial function. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and turns around, at each intercept. f(x) = x4 - 16x2

A. 0, touches the x-axis and turns around;
16, touches the x-axis and turns around
B. 0, crosses the x-axis;
4, crosses the x-axis;
-4, crosses the x-axis
C. 0, touches the x-axis and turns around;
4, crosses the x-axis;
-4, crosses the x-axis
D. 0, touches the x-axis and turns around;
16, crosses the x-axis


Answer: C

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