Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to determine whether the polynomial function has a zero in the given interval.f(x) = 9x5 + 3x3 - 7x2 + 2; [-1, 0]

A. f(-1) = 17 and f(0) = 2; no
B. f(-1) = -17 and f(0) = -2; no
C. f(-1) = -17 and f(0) = 2; yes
D. f(-1) = 17 and f(0) = -2; yes


Answer: C

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