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(x - 7)(x - 2)3

A. -7, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; -2, multiplicity 3
B. 7, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; 2, multiplicity 3, crosses x-axis
C. -7, multiplicity 1, crosses x-axis; -2, multiplicity 3, crosses x-axis
D. 7, multiplicity 1, touches x-axis; 2, multiplicity 3


Answer: B

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