Sketching graphs of functions with a repeated root in the denominator

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$$f(x)= \frac{x}{(1-x)^2}$$

I have been trying to sketch functions with a repeated root in the denominator. However, I cannot do it as I struggle to find where $x$ intersects the graph and the shape of it as I cannot split it into partial fractions. I am unsure whether there is another method of doing these particular ones.

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A good method I use to plot graphs:

A) Domain

B) Intercepts $x,y=0?$

C) Symmetry/Periodicity:

Symmetry: If $f(-x)=f(x)$ on the domain then it is EVEN (symmetric about y axis).

Or $f(-x)=-f(x)$ on domain then it is ODD (symmetric about the origin).

Can be neither odd or even.

Periodicity: Where $f(x+p)=f(x)$ where $p$ is a positive constant.

D) Asymptotes (horizontal/vertical)

E) Intervals of increase or decrease ($f'(x)$)

F) Local Min/Max or Inflection ($f'(x)=0$)

G) Concavity ($f''(x)$)

For your case; $x=0$, then $y=0$

All these will help you determine shape, you do not necessarily need partial fractions!