Questions: Consider the function f(x)=7-5x^2 on the interval [-4,6]. Find the average rate of change of the function on this interval, i.e.
(f(6)-f(-4))/(6-(-4))=
By the Mean Value Theorem, we know there exists a c in the open interval (-4,6) such that f'(c) is equal to this average rate of change. For this problem, there is only one c that works. Find this value of c.
c=
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Consider the function $f(x)=7-5 x^{2}$ on the interval $[-4,6]$. Find the average rate of change of the function on this interval, i.e.
\[
\frac{f(6)-f(-4)}{6-(-4)}=
\]
$\square$
By the Mean Value Theorem, we know there exists a $c$ in the open interval $(-4,6)$ such that $f^{\prime}(c)$ is equal to this average rate of change. For this problem, there is only one $c$ that works. Find this value of $c$.
\[
c=
\]
$\square$
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Solution
Solution Steps
Step 1: Calculate the Average Rate of Change
The average rate of change of the function on the interval $[-4, 6]$ is calculated as:
\[\frac{f(6)-f(-4)}{6+4} = -10\]
Step 2: Find the Derivative of the Function
The derivative of the function $f(x)$ is:
\[f^\prime(x) = - 10 x\]
Step 3: Solve for $c$
Solve the equation $f^\prime(x) = -10$ for $x$ to find the value(s) of $c$ in the open interval $(-4, 6)$.
The value(s) of $c$ that satisfy the condition are: $c = 1$.
Final Answer:
The value(s) of $c$ in the open interval $(-4, 6)$ that satisfy the Mean Value Theorem are: $c = 1$.