The function over the interval
.
Graph the function : .
Rolles theorem :
The function is continuous on , differentiable on
and
.
is continuous and differentiable on the interval
.
Find the value of the function at the endpoints of the interval.
\Substitute in the function.
Substitute in the function.
Rolles theorem is satisfied.
Therefore,there exist at least one number in the interval
such that
.
The function .
Apply derivative on each side with respect to .
Equate .
Rolles theorem is satisfied.
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