SOLUTION: I am trying to solve the following: Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that the graph of the function has a zero in the given interval. Round the zero to two decimal pl

Question 383978: I am trying to solve the following:
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that the graph of the function has a zero in the given interval. Round the zero to two decimal places.
f(x)=2x^3 =x^2-x-5; [1,2]
Thanks so much!!
Jim
Answer by Fombitz(32388) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!

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Since changes sign, it must equal zero within the interval.
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