SOLUTION: Question is: Use the intermediate value theorem to show that the polynomial function has a zero in the given interval f(x)=16x^4-7x^2+8x-1; [-3,0] enter the value of f(-3)

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Use the intermediate value theorem to show that the polynomial function has a zero in the given interval
f(x)=16x^4-7x^2+8x-1; [-3,0]
enter the value of f(-3)

Answer by Fombitz(32388)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!


So the function crosses the x axis in the interval (-3,0) so there must be a zero in the interval.

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