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Show that all of the real zeros of P(x)= x4 - 3x2 + 2x - 5 lie between -3 and 2.

Find the upper and lower bounds for P(x) = 2x3 + x2 - 9x +2

Find all real solutions:


P(x) = 3x4 + 4x3 - 7x2 - 2x - 3 = 0
a) List the possible rational roots.
b) Use Descartes' Law of Signs to predict the possible number of positive
and negative real roots.
c) Show that P(x) does not have any rational roots, and also locate the upper and lower bounds.

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