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