Precalculus: Concepts Through Functions, A Unit Circle Approach to Trigonometry (3rd Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Polar Coordinates; Vectors - Section 8.1 Polar Cordinates - 8.1 Assess Your Understanding - Page 593: 89

Answer

2 or 0 positive real zeros. 1 negative real zero.

Work Step by Step

1. There are two sign changes in $f(x)$, thus there may be 2 or 0 positive real zeros. 2. $f(-x)=2x^3+6x^2+7x-8$, there is one sign change in $f(-x)$, thus there will be 1 negative real zero.
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