SOLUTION: show that the function p(x) = 2x^4 + x^3 - 11x^2 -5x + 5 has a real root between 2 and 3.

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Question 519618: show that the function p(x) = 2x^4 + x^3 - 11x^2 -5x + 5 has a real root between 2 and 3.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Find p(2) and p(3)
If the signs are different, there's a root between 2 & 3.