Use the Intermediate Value Theorem for Polynomials to Show That $f ( x ) = 8 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 5 ; - 2$

Multiple Choice

Use the intermediate value theorem for polynomials to show that the polynomial function has a real zero between the
numbers given.
- $f ( x ) = 8 x ^ { 3 } + 9 x ^ { 2 } - 8 x - 5 ; - 2$ and $- 1$

A) $f ( - 2 ) = 17$ and $f ( - 1 ) = - 4$
B) $f ( - 2 ) = - 16$ and $f ( - 1 ) = 5$
C) $f ( - 2 ) = - 17$ and $f ( - 1 ) = 4$
D) $f ( - 2 ) = 17$ and $f ( - 1 ) = 4$