Question

consider the function \\(f(x) = 5 - 5x^2\\) on the interval \\(-5, 3\\). find the average or mean slope of the function on this interval, i.e.
\\(\frac{f(3) - f(-5)}{3 - (-5)} = \\)

by the mean value theorem, we know there exists a \\(c\\) in the open interval \\((-5, 3)\\) such that \\(f(c)\\) is equal to this mean slope. for this problem, there is only one \\(c\\) that works. find it.

Explanation:

Calculate the function values at the interval endpoints

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Compute the average slope on the interval

$$ \frac{f(3) - f(-5)}{3 - (-5)} = \frac{-40 - (-120)}{3 + 5} = \frac{80}{8} = 10 $$

Find the value of c satisfying the Mean Value Theorem

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Answer:

Question 1

Consider the function \(f(x) = 5 - 5x^2\) on the interval \([-5, 3]\). Find the average or mean slope of the function on this interval, i.e.
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Question 2

By the Mean Value Theorem, we know there exists a \(c\) in the open interval \((-5, 3)\) such that \(f'(c)\) is equal to this mean slope. For this problem, there is only one \(c\) that works. Find it.
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