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In which interval does a root exist for this equation?

x4 − 5 = 0

A.
[1, 2]

B.
[0, 1]

C.
[2, 3]

D.
[2, 2.4]

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Answer:

A. [1, 2]

Step-by-step explanation:

You want the interval containing the root for the equation x⁴ -5 = 0.

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The fourth powers of small integers are ...

1⁴ = 1

2⁴ = 16

3⁴ = 81

Root

The value 5 is between 1 and 16, so the 4th root of 5 will be between (the 4th root of 1) = 1 and (the 4th root of 16) = 2.

The interval containing the root is [1, 2].

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