Precalculus (6th Edition)

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter 3 Test Prep - Review Exercises - Page 399: 42

Answer

1 real positive zero. 2 or 0 real negative zeros. see table.

Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given $f(x)=x^3+3x^2-4x-2$, there is 1 sign change indicating 1 real positive zero. Step 2. $f(-x)=-x^3+3x^2+4x-2$, there are 2 sign changes indicating 2 or 0 real negative zeros. Step 3. The total number of zeros is 3, thus nonreal complex zeros can be calculated as shown in the table.
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