Calculus 8th Edition

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Chapter 2 - Derivatives - 2.5 The Chain Rule - 2.5 Exercises - Page 159: 56

Answer

Because f(1)$\lt$0 and f(2)$\gt$0, there exists a value "c" such that f(c) = 0 on the interval.

Work Step by Step

First, you want to set the equation equal to zero. $x^{2}$-sinx-x=0 From the given interval, you know which points to test, Because the interval is (1,2), you will test the x values of 1 and 2. f(1) = negative integer f(2) = positive integer Therefore, because f(1)$\lt$0 and f(2)$\gt$0, there exists a value "c" such that f(c) = 0 on the interval.
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