The polynomial equation is
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Make a table of values.
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Observe the table: \ \
\There is only one sign change.
\Since
is a fourth degree polynomial, since it has either
or
real zeros.
The change in sign indicates that there is a zero between
and
and
and
.
Graph:
\Graph the function
.
Plot the points obtained in the table
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Graph the function
.
