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

question 183

Multiple Choice

Solve the problem.
-The polynomial function $f ( x ) = 6 x ^ { 3 } + 19 x ^ { 2 } + 8 x - 5$ 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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