The function has a real zero between the two numbers given. Use your calculator to approximate the zero to the nearest hundredth.P(x) = x5 - 3x3 - 1; -1.7 and -1.6
A. -1.62
B. -1.67
C. -1.64
D. -1.69
Answer: B
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; 1 ? x ? 9
A. 268
B. 644
C. 
D. 
The position vector of a particle is r(t). Find the requested vector.The acceleration at t = 3 for r(t) = (5t - 2t4)i + (8 - t)j + (3t2 - 6t)k
A. a(3) = -216i - j + 6k B. a(3) = -54i + 6k C. a(3) = -216i + 6k D. a(3) = 216i + 6k
Perform the indicated operation.
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A. 1
B. - 
C. -x
D. x
In 1965 the economist F.M. Scherer modeled the number, n, of patens produced by a firm as a function of the size, s, of the firm (measured in annual sales in millions of dollars). He came up with the following equation based on a study of 448 large firms. Round your answer to two decimal places.
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Find 
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A. -12.3
B. -14.3
C. 31.46
D. -17.3
E. -9.3