For the function given below, which statements concerning Rolle's theorem are true? Select all that apply: f(x) = = x²-x-2 x² - 5x+4 over -6. Rolle's theorem does not apply because f is not continuous on the closed interval [−6, 3]. Rolle's theorem does not apply because of is not differentiable on the open interval (–6, §). Rolle's theorem does not apply because f (-6) ‡ƒ (²}). All three criteria for Rolle's theorem hold, so Rolle's theorem can be used.

Advanced Engineering Mathematics
10th Edition
ISBN:9780470458365
Author:Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:Erwin Kreyszig
Chapter2: Second-order Linear Odes
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 1RQ
icon
Related questions
Question
### Question 7 (Graphical Representation of Concepts)

#### For the function given below, which statements concerning Rolle's theorem are true?

\[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x - 2}{x^2 - 5x + 4} \quad \text{over} \quad \left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right] \]

#### Select all that apply:

1. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f \) is not continuous on the closed interval \(\left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right]\).

2. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f \) is not differentiable on the open interval \(\left(-6, \frac{5}{3}\right)\).

3. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f(-6) \neq f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)\).

4. ☐ All three criteria for Rolle's theorem hold, so Rolle's theorem can be used.

#### Explanation:
Rolle’s theorem states that if a function \(f\) is continuous on the closed interval \([a, b]\), differentiable on the open interval \((a, b)\), and \(f(a) = f(b)\), then there exists at least one \(c\) in the open interval \((a, b)\) such that \(f'(c) = 0\).

In this problem, you are given the rational function \( f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x - 2}{x^2 - 5x + 4} \). You must determine its continuity, differentiability on the specified interval, and check if \( f(-6) = f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right) \).

#### Steps to Solve:
1. **Check Continuity**: Determine if \(f(x)\) is continuous on \(\left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right]\).
2. **Check Differentiability**: Determine if \(f(x)\) is differentiable on \(\left(-6, \frac{5}{3}\right)\).
3. **Check Function Values**: Calculate \(f(-6)\) and \(f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)\) to verify if they are equal.

Analyze these conditions to select the correct statements from the provided options.

---
Transcribed Image Text:### Question 7 (Graphical Representation of Concepts) #### For the function given below, which statements concerning Rolle's theorem are true? \[ f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x - 2}{x^2 - 5x + 4} \quad \text{over} \quad \left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right] \] #### Select all that apply: 1. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f \) is not continuous on the closed interval \(\left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right]\). 2. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f \) is not differentiable on the open interval \(\left(-6, \frac{5}{3}\right)\). 3. ☐ Rolle's theorem does not apply because \( f(-6) \neq f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)\). 4. ☐ All three criteria for Rolle's theorem hold, so Rolle's theorem can be used. #### Explanation: Rolle’s theorem states that if a function \(f\) is continuous on the closed interval \([a, b]\), differentiable on the open interval \((a, b)\), and \(f(a) = f(b)\), then there exists at least one \(c\) in the open interval \((a, b)\) such that \(f'(c) = 0\). In this problem, you are given the rational function \( f(x) = \frac{x^2 - x - 2}{x^2 - 5x + 4} \). You must determine its continuity, differentiability on the specified interval, and check if \( f(-6) = f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right) \). #### Steps to Solve: 1. **Check Continuity**: Determine if \(f(x)\) is continuous on \(\left[-6, \frac{5}{3}\right]\). 2. **Check Differentiability**: Determine if \(f(x)\) is differentiable on \(\left(-6, \frac{5}{3}\right)\). 3. **Check Function Values**: Calculate \(f(-6)\) and \(f\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)\) to verify if they are equal. Analyze these conditions to select the correct statements from the provided options. ---
Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps with 2 images

Blurred answer
Recommended textbooks for you
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Engineering Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780470458365
Author:
Erwin Kreyszig
Publisher:
Wiley, John & Sons, Incorporated
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Numerical Methods for Engineers
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780073397924
Author:
Steven C. Chapra Dr., Raymond P. Canale
Publisher:
McGraw-Hill Education
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Introductory Mathematics for Engineering Applicat…
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781118141809
Author:
Nathan Klingbeil
Publisher:
WILEY
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Mathematics For Machine Technology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9781337798310
Author:
Peterson, John.
Publisher:
Cengage Learning,
Basic Technical Mathematics
Basic Technical Mathematics
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134437705
Author:
Washington
Publisher:
PEARSON
Topology
Topology
Advanced Math
ISBN:
9780134689517
Author:
Munkres, James R.
Publisher:
Pearson,