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![**Educational Content: Graphing Functions and Applying the Mean Value Theorem**
**Task (a): Graphing the Function**
We are given the function \( f(x) = x + \frac{7}{x} \). The task is to graph this function along with the secant line that passes through the points (1, 8) and (14, 14.5). The viewing rectangle is defined by the intervals [0, 16] on the x-axis and [0, 16] on the y-axis.
**Description of Graphs:**
1. **First Graph (Top Left):**
- The function \( f(x) = x + \frac{7}{x} \) is depicted as a curve that dips and rises sharply.
- A straight line representing the secant line intersects the curve twice.
2. **Second Graph (Top Right):**
- The function curve and secant line are similar, but the secant does not intersect the function curve properly.
3. **Third Graph (Bottom Left):**
- The depiction is again similar, with attempts to align the secant line more visibly with the curve, but it does not align with the description.
4. **Fourth Graph (Bottom Right):**
- Correct graph representing both the function and the secant line. The secant aligns between the points given (1, 8) and (14, 14.5).
**Task (b): Applying the Mean Value Theorem**
We are tasked to find the number \( c \) that satisfies the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem (MVT) for the interval [1, 14]. The Mean Value Theorem essentially states that for a continuous and differentiable function, there exists a point \( c \) within (a, b) where the instantaneous rate of change (derivative) equals the average rate of change over [a, b].
- **Conclusion:**
- The correct graph, marked with a blue check, indicates the function and secant line implementation.
- After computing, the necessary value \( c \) is expected to be listed in the input box.
This lesson covers graphing techniques, visualization of functions and secants, and the application of fundamental calculus principles through the Mean Value Theorem.](https://content.bartleby.com/qna-images/question/030351ce-7395-4d65-a8bf-32d9b407aff1/88719c13-4673-48ad-a5c7-7db5b969956e/o2k3jh_processed.png)
Transcribed Image Text:**Educational Content: Graphing Functions and Applying the Mean Value Theorem**
**Task (a): Graphing the Function**
We are given the function \( f(x) = x + \frac{7}{x} \). The task is to graph this function along with the secant line that passes through the points (1, 8) and (14, 14.5). The viewing rectangle is defined by the intervals [0, 16] on the x-axis and [0, 16] on the y-axis.
**Description of Graphs:**
1. **First Graph (Top Left):**
- The function \( f(x) = x + \frac{7}{x} \) is depicted as a curve that dips and rises sharply.
- A straight line representing the secant line intersects the curve twice.
2. **Second Graph (Top Right):**
- The function curve and secant line are similar, but the secant does not intersect the function curve properly.
3. **Third Graph (Bottom Left):**
- The depiction is again similar, with attempts to align the secant line more visibly with the curve, but it does not align with the description.
4. **Fourth Graph (Bottom Right):**
- Correct graph representing both the function and the secant line. The secant aligns between the points given (1, 8) and (14, 14.5).
**Task (b): Applying the Mean Value Theorem**
We are tasked to find the number \( c \) that satisfies the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem (MVT) for the interval [1, 14]. The Mean Value Theorem essentially states that for a continuous and differentiable function, there exists a point \( c \) within (a, b) where the instantaneous rate of change (derivative) equals the average rate of change over [a, b].
- **Conclusion:**
- The correct graph, marked with a blue check, indicates the function and secant line implementation.
- After computing, the necessary value \( c \) is expected to be listed in the input box.
This lesson covers graphing techniques, visualization of functions and secants, and the application of fundamental calculus principles through the Mean Value Theorem.
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