For the Function Find the Maximum Number of Real Zeros $$f ( x ) = 8 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 7$$

question 74

Multiple Choice

For the function find the maximum number of real zeros that the function can have, the maximum number of x-intercepts
that the function can have, and the maximum number of turning points that the graph of the function can have.
- $$f ( x ) = 8 x ^ { 3 } + 8 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x + 7$$

• A) \(3 ; 3 ; 2\)
• B) \(3 ; 2 ; 1\)
• C) \(3 ; 3 ; 3\)
• D) \(2 ; 2 ; 1\)

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