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Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine if P(x)=2x^5-7x+1 has a zero in the interval [1,2].
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Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine if P(x)=2x^5-7x+1 has a zero in the interval [1,2].
Answer by stanbon(75887) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine if P(x)=2x^5-7x+1 has a zero in the interval [1,2].
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Check P(1) and P(2).
If the signs are different there is a zero for P(x) in that interval.
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You could also check by graphing P(x)
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Cheers,
Stan H.
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