Example 4
Show that the cubic equation
Let
Hence, we have f (2) < 0 and f (3) > 0, or
By the intermediate value theorem, this means that there exists a number c in the interval (2,3) such that
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Example 4
Show that the cubic equation
Let
Hence, we have f (2) < 0 and f (3) > 0, or
By the intermediate value theorem, this means that there exists a number c in the interval (2,3) such that
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has a solution in the interval (2,3).
. Calculate the values of the function at x = 2 and x = 3.
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