The function is and
.
Rolles theorem :
Let be a function that satisfies the following three hypotheses.
1. is continuous on
.
2. is differentiable on
.
3. .
Then there is a number in
such that
.
The function is .
The function is continuous on the interval
.
Substitute in
.
.
Substitute in
.
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Rolles theorem is applicable.
The function .
Differentiating on each side with respect to .
Apply Quotient rule in derivatives .
is differentiable on the open interval
, which satisfies the Rolle
s Theorem.
Solve the equation .
Compare it to
Roots are .
is in the interval
.
The function satisfy the rolle
s theorem.
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