prove that x54x1 has exactly one real solution in R be sure
prove that x^5+4x=1 has exactly one real solution in R. be sure to prove each claim.
Solution
f(x)=x^5+4x-1
f(0)=-1
f(1)=4>0
Since ,f is a continuous function so by intermediate value theorem there is a root of f in the interval
(0,1)
By Descartes sign rule there is only one positive real root for f as there is only one sign change
f(-x)=-x^5-4x-1
SInce f(-x) has no sign change so there are no negative real roots.
And we have found one real solution so that is the only real solution
