Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to Approximate the One Real $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 10 ; [ - 3 , - 2 ]$$

question 190

Multiple Choice

Use the intermediate value theorem to approximate the one real zero on the given interval. Round your answer to two
decimal places.
- $$f ( x ) = x ^ { 4 } - x ^ { 3 } - 7 x ^ { 2 } + 5 x + 10 ; [ - 3 , - 2 ]$$

• A) \(- 2.45\)
• B) \(- 2.24\)
• C) \(2.24\)
• D) \(2.45\)

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