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

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Chapter 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions - Chapter Test - Page 270: 10

Answer

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Work Step by Step

Step 1. Given $f(x)=-2x^2-3x+8$, we have $f(0)=8\gt0$ and $f(4)=-2(4)^2-3(4)+8=-36\lt0$. Step 2. Based on the Intermediate Value Theorem, $f(x)$ should have at least one zero on the interval $[0,4]$.
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