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8-119.

Sketch the graph of each polynomial function below and identify all of the zeros.

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These are both cubic functions, shifted vertically.

Each function has one -intercept, which is a zero of the function. Divide the polynomial by the associated factor to obtain a quadratic factor. Then use the Quadratic Formula to obtain the other two (complex) zeros.