Use the boundedness theorem to determine whether the polynomial function satisfies the given condition.The polynomial f(x) = x5 - 5x3  + 4x has no real zero greater than 2.

A. Yes, the boundedness theorem shows that the polynomial has no real zero greater than 2.
B. No, the boundedness theorem does not show that the polynomial has no real zero greater than 2.


Answer: B

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A. center at (3, -2)
transverse axis is parallel to x-axis
vertices at (2, -2) and (4, -2)
foci at (3 - , -2) and (3 + , -2)
asymptotes of y + 2 = - 5(x - 3) and y + 2 = 5(x - 3)
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transverse axis is parallel to y-axis
vertices at (3, -7) and (3, 3),
foci at (3, -2 - ) and (3, -2 + ),
asymptotes of y - 2 = - 5(x + 3) and y - 2 = 5(x + 3)
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vertices at (-7, 3) and (3, 3)
foci at (-2 - , 3) and (-2 + , 3)
asymptotes of y - 3 = - (x + 2) and y - 3 = (x + 2)
D. center at (3, -2)
transverse axis is parallel to x-axis
vertices at (-2, -2) and (8, -2)
foci at (3 - , -2) and (3 + , -2)
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