Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that the equation x^3 + x^2 − 2x + 1 = 0 has a solution in the interval [−1, 0].

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Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that the equation x^3 + x^2 − 2x + 1 = 0 has a solution in  the interval [−1, 0].

John L. · Accepted Answer

I did a quick graph on this function, and the solution does not fall on the specified interval.  Please check your problem.

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