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$$y=3(x-a)(x+a)(x+h)(x-a)$$

In the given equation, $a$ and $h$ are unique positive constants. When the equation is graphed in the $xy$-plane, how many distinct $x$-intercepts does the graph have?

A

4

B

3

C

2

D

1