Solve the Problem $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 6 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 19 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 8 \mathrm { x } - 5$

question 99

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The polynomial function $\mathrm { f } ( \mathrm { x } ) = 6 \mathrm { x } ^ { 3 } + 19 \mathrm { x } ^ { 2 } + 8 \mathrm { x } - 5$ has exactly one positive zero.
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to approximate the zero correct to 2 decimal places.

• A) \(0.10\)
• B) \(0.66\)
• C) \(0.33\)
• D) \(0.50\)

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