SOLUTION: Please help me with this problem: For f(x) = x^3 – 3x^2 – 8, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which interval must contain a zero of f. A. Between

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Question 1038931: Please help me with this problem:
For f(x) = x^3 – 3x^2 – 8, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which interval must contain a zero of f.
A. Between 0 and 1
B. Between 1 and 2
C. Between 2 and 3
D. Between 3 and 4
I would really appreciate any help!

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Check the value of the function at each set of endpoints.
If they're the same sign, then a zero may be in the interval, a smaller interval than you checked.
If they're opposite in sign, then a zero is definitely in the interval.
So between 0 and 1,


Maybe.
Do the same for the remaining sets of endpoints.

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