Use the intermediate value theorem for polynomials to show that the polynomial function has a real zero between the numbers given.f(x) = 2x3 - 7x2 + 4x + 8; -1 and 0

A. f(-1) = -4 and f(0) = 9
B. f(-1) = -5 and f(0) = 8
C. f(-1) = 5 and f(0) = 8
D. f(-1) = 5 and f(0) = -8


Answer: B

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