Use Descartes's Rule of Signs to dete 17) f(x) = 3x -5x4 + x + 10

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Chapter4: Polynomial And Rational Functions
Section4.4: Fundamental Theorem Of Algebra And Descartes' Rule Of Signs
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Use Descartes's Rule of Signs to determine the possible number of positive and negative real zeros for the given function.
17) f(x) = 3x7 - 5x4 + x + 10
18) f(x) = x5 + x4 + x2 + x + 9
Transcribed Image Text:Use Descartes's Rule of Signs to determine the possible number of positive and negative real zeros for the given function. 17) f(x) = 3x7 - 5x4 + x + 10 18) f(x) = x5 + x4 + x2 + x + 9
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