Use the Boundedness Theorem to Determine Whether the Polynomial Function $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 9 x ^ { 3 } - 22 x ^ { 2 }$$

question 362

Multiple Choice

Use the boundedness theorem to determine whether the polynomial function satisfies the given condition.
-The polynomial f(x) $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - 9 x ^ { 3 } - 22 x ^ { 2 }$$ has no real zero greater than 8.

• A) Yes, the boundedness theorem shows that the polynomial has no real zero greater than 8.
• B) No, the boundedness theorem does not show that the polynomial has no real zero greater than 8.

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