SOLUTION: use the intermediate value theorem to determine (if possible) whether the given function has a zero between -2 and 3. f(x)=-2x^3-5x^2-1 a. yes b. no c. can not tell

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Question 362468: use the intermediate value theorem to determine (if possible) whether the given function has a zero between -2 and 3.
f(x)=-2x^3-5x^2-1
a. yes
b. no
c. can not tell

Answer by Fombitz(32388) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Can't tell.
f%28-2%29=-5
f%283%29=-100
No change in sign so you don't know.
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Once you graph it, you can say that it doesn't.