. Rolle's Theorem: Assume f has a derivative (finite or infinite) at each point of an open interval (a,b), and assume that f is continuous at both endpoints a and b. If f(a) = f(b) there is at least one interior point c at which f'(c) = 0.

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Section4.3: The Chain Rule
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4. Rolle's Theorem: Assume f has a derivative (finite or infinite) at each point of an open
interval (a,b), and assume that f is continuous at both endpoints a and b. If f(a) = f(b)
there is at least one interior point c at which f'(c) = 0.
Transcribed Image Text:4. Rolle's Theorem: Assume f has a derivative (finite or infinite) at each point of an open interval (a,b), and assume that f is continuous at both endpoints a and b. If f(a) = f(b) there is at least one interior point c at which f'(c) = 0.
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