Precalculus (10th Edition)

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Chapter 4 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter Review - Chapter Test - Page 245: 10

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Step 1. Evaluate $f(0)=8\gt0$ Step 2. Evaluate $f(4)=-2(4)^2-3(4)+8=-36\lt0$ Step 3. Based on the Intermediate Value Theorem, the function has at least one real zero on the given interval.
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