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Intermediate Value Theorem : Zero Value

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1. Using the intermediate Value theorem, show that the function f has a zero between a and b.
f(x)=x^3+3x^2-9x-13, a=-5, b=-4

2. For the function h(x)=5x/((x+6)(x-4)), solve the following equation
h(x)=0

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There are two problems. Solution to first problem shows that zero of given function lies between between two given values. Solution to second problem depicts the steps to solve the given equation.

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