i) We have f(−2)=−7 and f(−1)=1. There exists an x∈[−2,−1] such that f(x)=0 by the Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT). Hence, n=−2.
ii) We have f(−5)=−9 and f(−4)=44−7. Hence, n=−5 by the IVT.
iii) We have f(−1)=−1 and f(0)=1. Hence, n=−1 by the IVT.
iv) Notice that
f(x)=4x2−4x+1=(2x−1)2.Its root is x=21. Hence, n=0 by the IVT.