The function is , .

Mean value theorem :

Let be a function that satisfies the following three hypotheses.

1. is continuous on .

2. is differentiable on .

Then there is a number  in such that

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The function is .

The function is continuous on the interval .

Differentiate on each side with respect to .

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is not differentiable at .

The function is differentiable on the interval .

Then .

From the mean value theorem :

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Substitute  in .

Rationalize the denominator with .

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