Math Problem Statement
Solution
The question asks to determine the values of that are guaranteed by Rolle's Theorem for the given function over the interval .
Rolle's Theorem Conditions:
For Rolle's Theorem to apply, the function must meet three conditions:
- Continuity: is continuous on the closed interval .
- Differentiability: is differentiable on the open interval .
- Equal End Values: .
Once these conditions are met, Rolle's Theorem guarantees that there exists at least one in the interval such that , i.e., a point where the tangent line is horizontal.
Step-by-Step:
- Check for continuity and differentiability: The graph appears to be smooth (no breaks or sharp turns), indicating that the function is continuous and differentiable over the given interval.
- Equal End Values: From the graph, we need to check whether . Both and are equal to 0, so the third condition is met.
Thus, Rolle's Theorem applies, and we need to find the values of where (these are the points where the graph has horizontal tangents, or the critical points).
Critical Points (where slope is zero):
By visually inspecting the graph, the critical points where the slope of the graph is zero (i.e., horizontal tangent lines) occur approximately at:
These are the points where the function reaches local maxima or minima.
Final Answer:
The values of that satisfy Rolle's Theorem are .
Do you have any questions or would you like further details?
Here are 5 related questions for practice:
- How is Rolle's Theorem different from the Mean Value Theorem?
- What are the necessary conditions for the Mean Value Theorem to apply?
- Can a function be continuous but not differentiable? Provide an example.
- What is the geometric interpretation of Rolle's Theorem?
- How do we find the derivative of a function from its graph?
Tip: Always ensure that the function satisfies all three conditions of Rolle's Theorem before applying it to find the critical points.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Rolle's Theorem
Differentiability
Continuity
Critical Points
Formulas
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Theorems
Rolle's Theorem
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 or early university
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