Math Problem Statement
A function f(x) and interval [a, b] are given. Check if Rolle's Theorem can be applied to f on [a, b]. If so, find all values c in [a, b] such that f'(c) = 0. Note, if Rolle's Theorem does not apply, enter DNE for the c value.
f(x) = 1 - 9 \sin 5 x \qquad \textrm{on} ; [\pi/5, 4\pi/5] c= (Separate multiple answers by commas.)
Solution
To determine if Rolle's Theorem can be applied to the function on the interval , we need to check the three conditions for Rolle's Theorem:
- Continuity: The function is continuous on the closed interval .
- Differentiability: The function is differentiable on the open interval .
- Equal values at the endpoints: , where and .
Step 1: Check continuity and differentiability
The function is a composition of sine, which is continuous and differentiable everywhere. Thus, is continuous on and differentiable on .
Step 2: Check if
Evaluate at and :
Since , the third condition is satisfied.
Step 3: Apply Rolle's Theorem
Since all three conditions of Rolle's Theorem are satisfied, there exists at least one such that .
Now, we compute :
We need to solve :
The cosine function is zero at , where is an integer.
Thus,
Now, we check which of these values for lie in the interval .
- does not lie in .
- lies in the interval .
- lies in the interval .
- lies in the interval .
Thus, the values of are .
Final Answer:
The values of are:
Would you like more details or have any other questions?
Here are five related questions:
- How does Rolle's Theorem relate to the Mean Value Theorem?
- What happens if the function is not differentiable at any point within the interval?
- Can Rolle's Theorem be applied to functions with discontinuities?
- How does changing the interval affect the number of values ?
- What are the graphical interpretations of Rolle’s Theorem?
Tip: When using Rolle's Theorem, always check the endpoint values to ensure they are equal. This is often the step where the theorem may fail to apply.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Calculus
Differentiation
Rolle's Theorem
Formulas
f'(x) = -45\cos(5x)
f(c) = f(a) = f(b)
Theorems
Rolle's Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
College level - Calculus