SOLUTION: For f(x)= x^4–3x^2 − 8, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which interval must contain a zero of f. Show work A. Between 0 and 1 B. Between 1 and 2 C. Betwe

Algebra.Com
Question 867470: For f(x)= x^4–3x^2 − 8, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which interval must contain a zero of f. Show work
A. Between 0 and 1
B. Between 1 and 2
C. Between 2 and 3
D. Between 3 and 4

Answer by solver91311(24713)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


Evaluate the function for each pair of values. If you get function values that have opposite signs for any pair of values then a zero must exist in the interval between the two given values.

John

My calculator said it, I believe it, that settles it
The Out Campaign: Scarlet Letter of Atheism


RELATED QUESTIONS

For f (x) = x^4 – 3x^2 − 8, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which (answered by Fombitz)
Please help me with this problem: For f(x) = x^3 – 3x^2 – 8, use the Intermediate... (answered by Fombitz)
For f (x) = x^3 + x^2 - 4, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine which... (answered by greenestamps)
(4 pts) For f (x) = x3 - 3x2 - 6, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine... (answered by greenestamps)
please help me im confused on how to do it. For f(x)= x^4-3x^2-8 us the Intermediate... (answered by Theo)
Am I on the right track on this one? For f (x) = x4 - 3x2 − 8, use the... (answered by greenestamps)
Use the intermediate value theorem to determine whether the polynomial function has a... (answered by josgarithmetic)
Use the intermediate value theorem to determine whether the polynomial function has a... (answered by ikleyn)
Use the intermediate value theorem to show that the polynomial function has a zero given... (answered by fcabanski)