Mean Value Theorem

Example:
Verify the mean value theorem for
on the interval [-1,3]

f ( x) 3x x

Example:
Give all values that verify the conclusion of the
mean value theorem for the function

f ( x) x 3 x 1
on the interval [0,2].

Increasing and decreasing functions

Example:

f ( x) x

Example:
Determine the intervals of increasing and
decreasing for the function

1 3 5 2
f ( x) x x 6 x 3
3
2

Example:
Determine the intervals of increasing and
decreasing for the function

2x
g ( x) 2
x 4

Example:
Give the intervals of increase for

1 3
f ( x) x 4 x 6
3
Ans:

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