# Math - Calculus

Show that the equation x^3-15x+c=0 has at most one root in the interval [-2,2].

Perhaps Rolle's Theorem, Mean Value Theorem, or Intermediate Value Theorem hold clues? ...Other than simply using my TI-84, I have no idea how to accomplish this.

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