Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine whether the polynomial function has a zero in the given interval.f(x) = 5x5 - 3x3 + 8x2 - 1; [-2, -1]

A. f(-2) = 105 and f(-1) = -5; yes
B. f(-2) = -105 and f(-1) = -5; no
C. f(-2) = -105 and f(-1) = 5; yes
D. f(-2) = 105 and f(-1) = 5; no


Answer: C

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