First question. These graphs might help:

In general, insert the two values into the function. If the results are of opposite sign there is a zero between them.
Second question
See Chris's answer here: http://i61.tinypic.com/17coq9.png
Third question.
Because this is a 4th order polynomial there are 4 roots. However, in this case two of them are the same (there are two roots with x = 0). The other roots are at x = 3 and x = 6.
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