Problem

Use the intermediate value theorem to show that the polynomial has a real zero between the given integers.
f(x)=x36x+2; between -6 and -2
Select the correct choice below and, if necessary, fill in the answer box(es) within your choice.
(Simplify your answers.)
A. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=>0 and f(2)=<0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2
B. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=<0 and f(2)=<0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2
C. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=<0 and f(2)=>0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2 .
D. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=>0 and f(2)=>0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2 .

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Final Answer: A. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=178<0 and f(2)=6>0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2.

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Step 1 :Given the polynomial function f(x)=x36x+2, we are asked to determine if there is a real zero between -6 and -2.

Step 2 :First, we calculate the values of f(6) and f(2).

Step 3 :f(6)=(6)36(6)+2=178 and f(2)=(2)36(2)+2=6.

Step 4 :According to the Intermediate Value Theorem, if a function is continuous on a closed interval [a, b], and k is any number between f(a) and f(b), then there is at least one number c in the interval (a, b) such that f(c) = k.

Step 5 :Since f(6) is negative and f(2) is positive, there must be a zero between -6 and -2 according to the Intermediate Value Theorem.

Step 6 :Final Answer: A. Because f(x) is a polynomial with f(6)=178<0 and f(2)=6>0, the function has a real zero between -6 and -2.

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