For the quadratic

MATHEMATICS · Single correct · AP · Calculus AB · Limits and Continuity · Limits and Continuity

Problem

For the quadratic hp(x)=x2+px−3h_p(x)=x^{2}+p x-3, where pp is a real parameter, which of the following values of pp guarantees that hp(x)=0h_p(x)=0 has at least one real solution in the interval (1,3)(1,3)? (a) p=−3p=-3 (b) p=1p=1 (c) p=−2p=-2 (d) p=4p=4

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