In Exercises 33–40, use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that each polynomial has a real zero between the given integers. f(x)=x5−x3−1; between 1 and 2
Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions

Capitolo 4, Problema 39
Solve each polynomial inequality in Exercises 1–42 and graph the solution set on a real number line. Express each solution set in interval notation.
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First, rewrite the inequality clearly: \(x^3 + x^2 + 4x + 4 > 0\).
Next, factor the cubic polynomial if possible. Try to factor by grouping: group terms as \((x^3 + x^2) + (4x + 4)\).
Factor out common factors from each group: \(x^2(x + 1) + 4(x + 1)\).
Since both groups contain the factor \((x + 1)\), factor it out: \((x + 1)(x^2 + 4) > 0\).
Analyze the factors separately: \(x + 1\) and \(x^2 + 4\). Note that \(x^2 + 4\) is always positive for all real \(x\) because \(x^2 \geq 0\) and adding 4 keeps it positive. So the inequality depends on the sign of \(x + 1\).

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Polynomial Inequalities
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