Find the X-Intercepts of the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 11 x ^ { 2 } + 40 x + 48$$

Multiple Choice

Find the x-intercepts of the polynomial function. State whether the graph crosses the x-axis, or touches the x-axis and
turns around, at each intercept.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 3 } + 11 x ^ { 2 } + 40 x + 48$$

A) 4 , crosses the $x$ -axis;
$- 4$ , crosses the $x$ -axis;
$- 3$ , crosses the $x$ -axis.
B) $- 4$ , crosses the $x$ -axis;
$- 3$ , touches the $x$ -axis and turns around
C) 4 , crosses the $x$ -axis;
$- 4$ , touches the $x$ -axis and turns around;
$- 3$ , crosses the $x$ -axis.
D) $- 4$ , touches the $x$ -axis and turns around;
$- 3$ , crosses the $x$ -axis.