Use the intermediate value theorem for polynomials to show that the polynomial function has a real zero between the numbers given.f(x) = -8x4 - 5x3 - 9x - 5; -1 and 0

A. f(-1) = -1 and f(0) = 5
B. f(-1) = 1 and f(0) = -5
C. f(-1) = 2 and f(0) = -4
D. f(-1) = -1 and f(0) = -5


Answer: B

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