In the realm of mathematics, identifying zeros within a function entails determining the x-values at which the function equates to zero. The term 'multiplicity of a zero' denotes the frequency of occurrence of that particular zero as a root. Importantly, the multiplicity of a zero influences the behavior of the graph at the zero. Specifically, even multiplicities result in a bounce, while odd multiplicities cause the graph to pass through.
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None | Given the function \(f(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 - 4x + 12\… | First, we set the function equal to zero to solve for x: \(x^3 - 3x^2 - 4x + 12 = 0\). |