Give the maximum number of zeros the polynomial function may have. Use Descarte's Rule of Signs to determine how many positive and how many negative zeros it may have.f(x) = -4x9 + x3  - x2 + 7

A. 9; 3 or 1 positive zeros; 2 or 0 negative zeros
B. 9; 2 or 0 positive zeros; 3 or 1 negative zeros
C. 9; 3 or 1 positive zeros; 3 or 1 negative zeros
D. 9; 2 or 0 positive zeros; 2 or 0 negative zeros


Answer: A

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