Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32193-104-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32193-104-7

Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter Review - Review Exercises - Page 268: 16

Answer

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

Work Step by Step

Step 1. For $f(x)=-6x^5+x^4+5x^3+x+1$, we can find 1 sign change indicating that there will be 1 positive real zero. Step 2. For $f(-x)=6x^5+x^4-5x^3-x+1$, we can find 2 sign changes indicating that there may be 2 or 0 negative real zeros.
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