Repeated Zeros

The zeros arising from repeated factors of a polynomial function are called repeated zeros .

Example:

Math formula

Set Math formula to zero, factor and solve.

Math formula

Math formula

Since Math formula appears twice as a factor, Math formula appears twice as a zero of the function and is called a repeated zero of the function.

 

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