Given that the function f(x) = x5 + x4 + x2 + x + 1 has a root near x = -1.4 47 (i) Find f(-1.4) (1 mark) (ii) Find the
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Given that the function f(x) = x5 + x4 + x2 + x + 1 has a root near x = -1.4 47 (i) Find f(-1.4) (1 mark) (ii) Find the gradient of the curve at x = -1.4 (3 marks Find the equation of the tangent to the curve at x = -1.4 (4 marks) (iv) Hence find a solution for f(x) = 0. (2 marks) Note: Keep 5 decimal places for every part of (C)