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Ch. 3 - Polynomial and Rational Functions
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4장, 문제 32a

Show that each polynomial function has a real zero as described in parts (a) and (b). In Exercises 31 and 32, also work part (c). ƒ(x)=4x3-37x2+50x+60 between 2 and 3

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First, identify the polynomial function given: \(f(x) = 4x^3 - 37x^2 + 50x + 60\).
Evaluate the function at the endpoints of the interval given, which are \(x=2\) and \(x=3\). Calculate \(f(2)\) and \(f(3)\) by substituting these values into the polynomial.
Check the signs of \(f(2)\) and \(f(3)\). If \(f(2)\) and \(f(3)\) have opposite signs (one positive and one negative), then by the Intermediate Value Theorem, there must be at least one real zero between 2 and 3.
Explain the Intermediate Value Theorem: it states that if a continuous function changes sign over an interval, it must cross zero at some point within that interval.
Conclude that since polynomial functions are continuous everywhere, and if the sign change is confirmed, the function \(f(x)\) has at least one real zero between 2 and 3.

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