Uniqueness of a Root Using Derivative

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Uniqueness of a Root Using Derivative

If:

$$f(a)f(b)<0$$

and:

$$f'(x)>0$$

throughout $$[a,b]$$, then $$f(x)=0$$ has exactly one root in $$[a,b]$$.

Usage

- Used to prove both existence and uniqueness of a root.

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