2.33 Let p(r) = x4 + x³ -- 2x2 + x + 1. Prove that the polynomial equation p(x) = 0 has a root in (-1,0).

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Let p(r) = x4 + x³ -- 2x2 + x + 1. Prove that the polynomial equation
p(x)
= 0 has a root in (-1,0).
Transcribed Image Text:2.33 Let p(r) = x4 + x³ -- 2x2 + x + 1. Prove that the polynomial equation p(x) = 0 has a root in (-1,0).
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