Texts: f(x) = -x^3 + 7x^2 - 5x + 12 Yes, because f(6) and f(7) do not differ in sign. No, because f(6) and f(7) differ in sign. Yes, because f(6) and f(7) differ in sign. No, because f(6) and f(7) do not differ in sign.
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f(6) = -(6)^3 + 7(6)^2 - 5(6) + 12 = -216 + 252 - 30 + 12 = 18 f(7) = -(7)^3 + 7(7)^2 - 5(7) + 12 = -343 + 343 - 35 + 12 = -23 Show more…
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