Calculus 1 : Differential Functions

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Example Questions

Example Question #513 : Other Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value   find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem 

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than  to allow the creation of an interval.

Example Question #514 : Other Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  ,  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, ,  , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than  to allow the creation of an interval.

Example Question #515 : Other Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , ,  find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than  to allow the creation of an interval.

Example Question #516 : Other Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value   find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  via numerical solver gives the solution:

Choosing the positive solution for the sake of the interval leaves

Example Question #1731 : Calculus

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , ,  find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than  to allow the creation of an interval.

Example Question #1731 : Calculus

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than , albeit just barely, to allow the creation of an interval.

Example Question #518 : Other Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

There are two solutions to the equation; elect the value larger than  to allow creation of an interval:

Example Question #708 : Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

To enable the creation of an interval, elect the value greater than a:

Example Question #709 : Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

Elect the value that is greater than a to complete the interval:

Example Question #710 : Differential Functions

As per the mean value theorem, there exists at least one value  within the interval  such that . For the function, interval, and derivative value  , find a value of  that validates the mean value theorem.

Possible Answers:

Correct answer:

Explanation:

The mean value theorem states that for a planar arc passing through a starting and endpoint , there exists at a minimum one point, , within the interval  for which a line tangent to the curve at this point is parallel to the secant passing through the starting and end points.

Meanvaluetheorem

In other words, if one were to draw a straight line through these start and end points, one could find a point on the curve where the tangent would have the same slope as this line.

Using our function, interval, and derivative definitions, , we'll in turn wish to solve for  to validate the mean value theorem:

Solving for  using a calculator gives the solution:

Which is, as expected, greater than  to allow the creation of an interval.

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