Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine whether the polynomial function has a zero in the given interval.f(x) = 10x5 - 5x3 - 4x2 + 10; [-2, -1]
A. f(-2) = -286 and f(-1) = 1; yes
B. f(-2) = 286 and f(-1) = -1; yes
C. f(-2) = 286 and f(-1) = 1; no
D. f(-2) = -286 and f(-1) = -1; no
Answer: A
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