f(x)-x^3-x+1, a tangent line is drawn to f at x= -1. Using the equation of the tangent line, estimate the zero of f.

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f(x)-x^3-x+1, a tangent line is drawn to f at x= -1. Using the equation of the tangent line, estimate the zero of f. 

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