Use Descartes' Rule of Signs to determine the possible number of positive real zeros and the possible number of negative real zeros for the function.P(x) = -8x4 + 5x3 - 9x2 + 8x - 9
A. 0 or 2 positive; 0 or 2 negative
B. 0, 2, or 4 positive; 0, 2, or 4 negative
C. 0, 2, or 4 positive; 0 negative
D. 0 or 2 positive; 0, 2, or 4 negative
Answer: C
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A. 
- 2 + 
B. 
+ 2 + 
C. 
- 2 + 
D. 
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Solve the problem.The Mathematics Department is holding an election for department chair. Each member ranks the candidates from first to third. The preference table below shows the results of the ballots with candidates Clark (C), Jones (J), and Smith (S). 
If the Borda count method is used to determine the winner, is the majority criterion satisfied?
A. Yes B. No
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Find the quotient35 ÷ 
A. 7
B. 14
C. 
D. 
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Solve using the addition principle.x + 
= 
A. 
B. 
C. 
D. 1
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