The equation $x^3-6x^2-5x+12=0$ has at least one root between :-

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The options to this question are $(5,6) ; (0,1) ; (1,2)$ and $(2,5)$.

My attempt :

I assumed the polynomial function to be f'(x) and found f(x) by integrating it. Now, if I am able to find two roots of the function f(x) then according to Rolle's Theorem, there would be one point between those roots where f'(x) would be zero. However, I cannot think of a way to find the constant of integration and precisely determine the roots. I am also not able to find any way of using other mean value theorems in these type of questions

Please note that I am looking for a procedure which only uses Mean Value theorems (Rolle's Theorem, Lagrange's Theorem etc) and basic concepts of polynomials.

All help is appreciated.

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Hint: If $f(a)\cdot f(b)<0$ then $f$ has a root in $(a,b)$ if $f$ continuous.