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The polynomial equation is 
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Make a table of values.
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Observe the table:
Since 
is a third degree polynomial, since it has either 
or 
real zeros.
The change in sign indicates that there is a zero between 
and 
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Graph:
Graph the function 
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Plot the points obtained in the table.
Observe the graph:
The function has relative maxima at -coordinate and it has relative minima at -coordinate .
The function has relative maxima at -coordinate 
and it has relative minima at -coordinate 
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