Rolle's Theorem

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Rolle's Theorem

If $$f(x)$$ is continuous on $$[a,b]$$, differentiable on $$(a,b)$$, and:

$$f(a)=f(b)$$

then there exists at least one $$c\in(a,b)$$ such that:

$$f'(c)=0$$

Usage

- Used to prove the existence of a stationary point between two equal function values.

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