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Mean Value Theorems

Class 12th Mathematics RD Sharma Volume 1 Solution
Exercise 15.1
  1. f(x) = 3 + (x - 2)2/3 on [1, 3] Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem…
  2. f(x = [x] for - 1 ≤ x ≤ 1, where [x] denotes the greatest integer not…
  3. f(x) = sin 1/x for - 1 ≤ x ≤ 1 Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem…
  4. f(x) = 2x^2 - 5x + 3 on [1, 3] Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem…
  5. f(x) = x2/3 on [- 1, 1] Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the…
  6. f (x) s = cc - 4x+5 , & 0 less than equal to x less than equal to 1 2x-3 , &…
  7. f(x) = x^2 - 8x + 12 on [2, 6] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  8. f(x) = x^2 - 4x + 3 on [1, 3] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  9. f(x) = (x - 1) (x - 2)^2 on [1, 2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  10. f(x) = x(x - 1)^2 on [0, 1] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  11. f(x) = (x^2 - 1)(x - 2) on [- 1, 2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  12. f(x) = x(x - 4)^2 on [0, 4] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  13. f(x) = x(x - 2)^2 on [0, 2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  14. f(x) = x^2 + 5x + 6 on [- 3, - 2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  15. f(x) = cos 2 (x - π/4) on [0, π/2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  16. f(x) = sin 2x on [0, π/2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  17. f(x) = cos 2x on [- π/4, π/4] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  18. f(x) = ex sin x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  19. f(x) = ex cos x on [- π/2, π/2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  20. f(x) = cos 2x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  21. f (x) = sinx/e^x 0 less than equal to x less than equal to pi Verify Rolle’s…
  22. f(x) = sin 3x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  23. f (x) = e^1-x^2 oon[-1 , 1] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  24. f(x) = log(x^2 + 2) - log 3 on [-1, 1] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  25. f(x) = sin x + cos x on [0, π/2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  26. f(x) = 2 sin x + sin 2x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  27. f (x) = x/2 - sin pi x/6 [-1 , 0] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  28. f (x) = 6x/pi - 4sin^2x [0 , pi /2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  29. f(x) = 4sin x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  30. f(x) = x^2 - 5x + 4 on [1, 4] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following…
  31. f (x) = sin^4x+cos^4x [0 , pi /2] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  32. f(x) = sin x - sin 2x on [0, π] Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the…
  33. Using Rolle’s theorem, find points on the curve y = 16 - x^2 , xϵ[- 1,1], where…
  34. y = x^2 on [-2, 2] At what points on the following curves, is the tangent…
  35. y = e^i-x^2 on [-1, 1] At what points on the following curves, is the tangent…
  36. y = 12(x + 1) (x - 2) on [-1, 2] At what points on the following curves, is…
  37. If f:[- 5,5]→R is differentiable and if f’(x) doesn’t vanish anywhere, then…
  38. f(x) = [x] for xϵ[5,9] Examine if the Rolle’s theorem applies to anyone of the…
  39. f(x) = [x] for xϵ[- 2,2] Examine if the Rolle’s theorem applies to anyone of…
  40. It is given that the Rolle’s theorem holds for the function f(x) = x^3 + bx^2 +…
Exercise 15.2
  1. f(x) = x^2 - 1 on [2, 3] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  2. f(x) = x^3 - 2x^2 - x + 3 on [0, 1] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for…
  3. f(x) = x (x - 1) on [1, 2] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  4. f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 2 on [- 1, 2] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  5. f(x) = 2x^2 - 3x + 1 on [1, 3] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  6. f(x) = x^2 - 2x + 4 on [1, 5] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  7. f(x) = 2x - x^2 on [0, 1] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  8. f(x) = (x - 1) (x - 2)(x - 3) on [0, 4] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem…
  9. root 25-x^2 [-3 , 4] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following…
  10. f(x) = tan - 1 x on [0, 1] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  11. f (x) = x + 1/x [1 , 3] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following…
  12. f(x) = x (x + 4)^2 on [0, 4] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  13. f (x) = x root x^2 - 4 [2 , 4] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  14. f(x) = x^2 + x - 1 on [0, 4] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  15. f(x) = sin x - sin 2x - x on [0, π] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for…
  16. f(x) = x^3 - 5x^2 - 3x on [1, 3] Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  17. Discuss the applicability of Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the function…
  18. Show that the Lagrange's mean value theorem is not applicable to the function…
  19. "Verify the hypothesis and conclusion of Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the…
  20. Find a point on the parabola y = (x - 4)^2 , where the tangent is parallel to…
  21. Find a point on the curve y = x^2 + x, where the tangent is parallel to the…
  22. Find a point on the parabola y = (x - 3)^2 , where the tangent is parallel to…
  23. Find points on the curve y = x^3 - 3x, where the tangent to the curve is…
  24. Find a point on the curve y = x^3 + 1 where the tangent is parallel to the…
  25. Let C be a curve defined parametrically as x = a cos^3 θ, y = a sin^3 θ, 0 ≤θ…
  26. Using Lagrange’s mean value theorem, prove that (b - a) sec^2 a tan b - tan a…
Mcq
  1. If the polynomial equation a0xn + an–1xn–1 + an–2xn–2 + …. a2x2 + a1x + a0 = 0n being a…
  2. If 4a + 2b + c = 0, then the equation 3ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 has at least one real root…
  3. For the function f (x) = x + {1}/{x} , x in[1 , 3] the value of c for the Lagrange’s…
  4. If from Lagrange’s mean value theorem, we have { f^ { there eξ sts } (x) = f^ {…
  5. Rolle’s theorem is applicable in case of ϕ (x) = asinx, a 0 in Mark the correct…
  6. The value of e in Rolle’s theorem show f(x) = 2x3 – 5x2 – 4x + 3, is x ϵ[1/3, 3] Mark…
  7. `The value tangent to the curve y = x log x is parallel to the chord joining the points…
  8. The value of c in Rolle’s theorem for the function f (x) = { x (x+1) }/{ e^{x} }…
  9. The value of c in Lagrange’ mean value theorem for the function f(x) = x (x – 2) where…
  10. The value of c in Rolle’s theorem for the function f(x) = x3 – 3x in the interval [0…
  11. If f(x) = exsinx in [0, π], then c in Rolle’s theorem is Mark the correct alternative…
Very Short Answer
  1. What are the values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = ax is increasing on R?…
  2. If f(x) = Ax2 + Bx + C is such that f(a) = f(b), then write the value of c in Rolle’s…
  3. State Rolle’s theorem.
  4. What are the values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = ax is decreasing on R?…
  5. Write the set of values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = loga x is increasing in its domain.…
  6. State Lagrange’s mean value theorem.
  7. If the value of c prescribed in Rolle’s theorem for the function f(x) = 2x (x – 3)n on…
  8. Write the set of values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = loga x is decreasing in its domain.…
  9. Find ‘a’ for which f(x) = a (x + sinx) + a is increasing on R.
  10. Find the value of c prescribed by Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the function f (x)…
  11. Find the vales of ‘a’ for which the function f(x) = sinx – ax + 4 is increasing…
  12. Find the set of values of ‘b’ for which f(x) = b(x + cosx) + 4 is decreasing on R.…
  13. Find the set of values of a’a’ for which f(x) = x + cosx + ax + b is increasing on R.…
  14. Write the set of values of k for which f(x) = kx – sinx is increasing on R.…
  15. If g(x) is a decreasing function on R and f(x) = tan–1 {g(x)}. State whether f(x) is…
  16. Write the set of values of a for which the function f(x) = ax + b is decreasing for…
  17. Write the interval in which f(x) = sin x + cos x, xϵ[0, π/2] is increasing.…
  18. State whether f(x) = tanx – x is increasing or decreasing its domain.…
  19. Write the set of values of a for which f(x) = cosx + a2x + b is strictly increasing on…

Exercise 15.1
Question 1.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = 3 + (x – 2)2/3 on [1, 3]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


(i) Given function is:


on [1,3]


Let us check the differentiability of the function f(x).


Let’s find the derivative of f(x),







Let’s the differentiability at the value of x = 2






∴ f is not differentiable at x = 2, so it is not differentiable in the closed interval (1,3).


So, Rolle’s theorem is not applicable for the function f on the interval [1,3].



Question 2.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x = [x] for – 1 ≤ x ≤ 1, where [x] denotes the greatest integer not exceeding x


Answer:

Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = [x], – 1≤x≤1 where [x] denotes the greatest integer not exceeding x.


Let us check the continuity of the function ‘f’.


Here in the interval xϵ[ – 1,1], the function has to be Right continuous at x = 1 and left continuous at x = 1.



where h>0.



......(1)



, where h>0



......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can see that the limits are not the same so, the function is not continuous in the interval [ – 1,1].


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable for the function f in the interval [ – 1,1].



Question 3.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = sin 1/x for – 1 ≤ x ≤ 1


Answer:

Given function is:


for – 1≤x≤1


Let us check the continuity of the function ‘f’ at the value of x = 0.


We can not directly find the value of limit at x = 0, as the function is not valid at x = 0. So, we take the limit on either sides and x = 0, and we check whether they are equal or not.


Right – Hand Limit:



We assume that the limit , kϵ[ – 1,1].


, where h>0




...... (1)


Left – Hand Limit:



, where h>0






......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can see that the Right hand and left – hand limits are not equal, so the function ‘f’ is not continuous at x = 0.


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable to the function ‘f’ in the interval [ – 1,1].



Question 4.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = 2x2 – 5x + 3 on [1, 3]


Answer:

Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = 2x2 – 5x + 3 on [1,3]


Since given function ‘f’ is a polynomial. So, it is continuous and differentiable every where.


Now, we find the values of function at the extremum values.


⇒ f(1) = 2(1)2–5(1) + 3


⇒ f(1) = 2 – 5 + 3


⇒ f(1) = 0 ......(1)


⇒ f(3) = 2(3)2–5(3) + 3


⇒ f(3) = 2(9)–15 + 3


⇒ f(3) = 18 – 12


⇒ f(3) = 6 ......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can say that,


f(1)≠f(3)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable for the function f in interval [1,3].



Question 5.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x2/3 on [ – 1, 1]


Answer:

Given function is:


on [ – 1,1]


Let’s find the derivative of the given function:






Let’s check the differentiability of the function at x = 0.





Since the limit for the derivative is undefined at x = 0, we can say that f is not differentiable at x = 0.


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable to the function ‘f’ on [ – 1,1].



Question 6.

Discuss the applicability of Rolle’s theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

Given function is:



Let’s check the continuity at x = 1 as the equation of function changes.


Left – Hand Limit:




......(1)


Right – Hand Limit:




......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can see that the values of both side limits are not equal. So, the function ‘f’ is not continuous at x = 1.


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable to the function ‘f’ in the interval [0,2].



Question 7.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x2 – 8x + 12 on [2, 6]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x2 – 8x + 12 on [2,6]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e., on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(2) = 22 – 8(2) + 12


⇒ f(2) = 4 – 16 + 12


⇒ f(2) = 0


⇒ f(6) = 62 – 8(6) + 12


⇒ f(6) = 36 – 48 + 12


⇒ f(6) = 0


∴ f(2) = f(6), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [2,6].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):





⇒ f’(x) = 2x – 8


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(2,6), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 2c – 8 = 0


⇒ 2c = 8



⇒ C = 4ϵ(2,6)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 8.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x2 – 4x + 3 on [1, 3]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x2 – 4x + 3 on [1,3]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e., on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(1) = 12 – 4(1) + 3


⇒ f(1) = 1 – 4 + 3


⇒ f(1) = 0


⇒ f(3) = 32 – 4(3) + 3


⇒ f(3) = 9 – 12 + 3


⇒ f(3) = 0


∴ f(1) = f(3), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [1,3].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):





⇒ f’(x) = 2x – 4


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(1,3), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 2c – 4 = 0


⇒ 2c = 4



⇒ C = 2ϵ(1,3)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 9.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = (x – 1) (x – 2)2 on [1, 2]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = (x – 1)(x – 2)2 on [1,2]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e, on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(1) = (1 – 1)(1 – 2)2


⇒ f(1) = 0(1)2


⇒ f(1) = 0


⇒ f(2) = (2 – 1)(2 – 2)2


⇒ f(2) = 1.02


⇒ f(2) = 0


∴ f(1) = f(2), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [1,2].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):



Differentiating using UV rule



⇒ f’(x) = ((x – 2)2×1) + ((x – 1)×2×(x – 2))


⇒ f’(x) = x2 – 4x + 4 + 2(x2 – 3x + 2)


⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 – 10x + 8


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(1,2), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 10c + 8 = 0






ϵ(1,2) (neglecting the value 2)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 10.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x(x – 1)2 on [0, 1]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x(x – 1)2 on [0,1]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e, on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(0) = 0(0 – 1)2


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f(1) = 1(1 – 1)2


⇒ f(1) = 02


⇒ f(1) = 0


∴ f(0) = f(1), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [0,1].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):



Differentiating using UV rule,



⇒ f’(x) = ((x – 1)2×1) + (x×2×(x – 1))


⇒ f’(x) = (x – 1)2 + 2(x2 – x)


⇒ f’(x) = x2 – 2x + 1 + 2x2 – 2x


⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 – 4x + 1


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(0,1), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 4c + 1 = 0






ϵ(0,1)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 11.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = (x2 – 1)(x – 2) on [ – 1, 2]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = (x2 – 1)(x – 2) on [ – 1,2]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e, on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f( – 1) = (( – 1)2 – 1)( – 1 – 2)


⇒ f( – 1) = (1 – 1)( – 3)


⇒ f( – 1) = (0)( – 3)


⇒ f( – 1) = 0


⇒ f(2) = (22 – 1)(2 – 2)


⇒ f(2) = (4 – 1)(0)


⇒ f(2) = 0


∴ f( – 1) = f(2), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [ – 1,2].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):



Differentiating using UV rule,



⇒ f’(x) = ((x – 2)×2x) + ((x2 – 1)×1)


⇒ f’(x) = 2x2 – 4x + x2 – 1


⇒ f’(x) = 2x2 – 4x – 1


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ( – 1,2), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 2c2 – 4c – 1 = 0







ϵ( – 1,2)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 12.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x(x – 4)2 on [0, 4]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x(x – 4)2 on [0,4]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e., on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(0) = 0(0 – 4)2


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f(4) = 4(4 – 4)2


⇒ f(4) = 4(0)2


⇒ f(4) = 0


∴ f(0) = f(4), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [0,4].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):



Differentiating using UV rule,



⇒ f’(x) = ((x – 4)2×1) + (x×2×(x – 4))


⇒ f’(x) = (x – 4)2 + 2(x2 – 4x)


⇒ f’(x) = x2 – 8x + 16 + 2x2 – 8x


⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 – 16x + 16


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(0,4), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 16c + 16 = 0






ϵ(0,4)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 13.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x(x – 2)2 on [0, 2]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x(x – 2)2 on [0,2]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e, on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(0) = 0(0 – 2)2


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f(2) = 2(2 – 2)2


⇒ f(2) = 2(0)2


⇒ f(2) = 0


∴ f(0) = f(2), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [0,2].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):



Differentiating using UV rule,



⇒ f’(x) = ((x – 2)2×1) + (x×2×(x – 2))


⇒ f’(x) = (x – 2)2 + 2(x2 – 2x)


⇒ f’(x) = x2 – 4x + 4 + 2x2 – 4x


⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 – 8x + 4


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ(0,1), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 8c + 4 = 0






⇒ c = 1ϵ(0,2)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 14.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x2 + 5x + 6 on [ – 3, – 2]


Answer:

First let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x2 + 5x + 6 on [ – 3, – 2]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e., on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f( – 3) = ( – 3)2 + 5( – 3) + 6


⇒ f( – 3) = 9 – 15 + 6


⇒ f( – 3) = 0


⇒ f( – 2) = ( – 2)2 + 5( – 2) + 6


⇒ f( – 2) = 4 – 10 + 6


⇒ f( – 2) = 0


∴ f( – 3) = f( – 2), Rolle’s theorem applicable for function ‘f’ on [ – 3, – 2].


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):





⇒ f’(x) = 2x + 5


We have f’(c) = 0 cϵ( – 3, – 2), from the definition given above.


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 2c + 5 = 0


⇒ 2c = – 5



⇒ C = – 2.5ϵ( – 3, – 2)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 15.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = cos 2 (x – π/4) on [0, π/2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is :



We know that cosine function is continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of the function at an extremum,





We know that cos( – x) = cosx


⇒ f(0) = 0






We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)





We have f’(c) = 0,





∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 16.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = sin 2x on [0, π/2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given fuction is:


⇒ f(x) = sin2x on


We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of function at extremum,


⇒ f(0) = sin2(0)


⇒ f(0) = sin0


⇒ f(0) = 0





We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = 2cos2x


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ 2cos2c = 0




∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 17.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = cos 2x on [– π/4, π/4]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ cos2x on


We know that cosine function is continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of the function at an extremum,




We know that cos( – x) = cosx


⇒ f(0) = 0





We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = – 2sin2x


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ – 2sin2c = 0


⇒ 2c = 0



∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 18.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = ex sin x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = exsinx on [0,]


We know that exponential and sine functions are continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of the function at an extremum,


⇒ f(0) = e0sin(0)


⇒ f(0) = 1×0


⇒ f(0) = 0





We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = ex(sinx + cosx)


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ ec(sinc + cosc) = 0


⇒ sinc + cosc = 0







∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 19.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = ex cos x on [– π/2, π/2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = excosx on


We know that exponential and cosine functions are continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of the function at an extremum,








We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = ex( – sinx + cosx)


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ ec( – sinc + cosc) = 0


⇒ – sinc + cosc = 0







∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 20.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = cos 2x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = cos 2x on [0,]


We know that cosine function is continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of function at extremum,


⇒ f(0) = cos2(0)


⇒ f(0) = cos(0)


⇒ f(0) = 1


⇒ f() = cos2()


⇒ f() = cos(2)


⇒ f() = 1


We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = – 2sin2x


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ – 2sin2c = 0


⇒ 2c = 0



∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 21.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


on [0,]


This can be written as


⇒ f(x) = e – xsinx on [0,]


We know that exponential and sine functions are continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of the function at an extremum,


⇒ f(0) = e – 0sin(0)


⇒ f(0) = 1×0


⇒ f(0) = 0





We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = sinx( – e – x) + e – x(cosx)


⇒ f’(x) = e – x( – sinx + cosx)


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ e – c( – sinc + cosc) = 0


⇒ – sinc + cosc = 0







∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 22.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = sin 3x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = sin3x on [0,]


We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s find the values of function at extremum,


⇒ f(0) = sin3(0)


⇒ f(0) = sin0


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f() = sin3()


⇒ f() = sin(3)


⇒ f() = 0


We got , so there exist a such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = 3cos3x


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ 3cos3c = 0




∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 23.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


on [ – 1,1]


We know that exponential function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s find the value of function f at extremums,




⇒ f( – 1) = e0


⇒ f( – 1) = 1




⇒ f(1) = e0


⇒ f(1) = 1


We got f( – 1) = f(1) so, there exists a cϵ( – 1,1) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function f:





We have f’(c) = 0



⇒ 2c = 0


⇒ c = 0ϵ[ – 1,1]


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 24.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = log(x2 + 2) – log 3 on [–1, 1]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = log(x2 + 2) – log3 on [ – 1,1]


We know that logarithmic function is continuous and differentiable in its own domain.


We check the values of the function at the extremum,


⇒ f( – 1) = log(( – 1)2 + 2) – log3


⇒ f( – 1) = log(1 + 2) – log3


⇒ f( – 1) = log3 – log3


⇒ f( – 1) = 0


⇒ f(1) = log(12 + 2) – log3


⇒ f(1) = log(1 + 2) – log3


⇒ f(1) = log3 – log3


⇒ f(1) = 0


We have got f( – 1) = f(1). So, there exists a c such that cϵ( – 1,1) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function f,





We have f’(c) = 0



⇒ 2c = 0


⇒ c = 0ϵ( – 1,1)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 25.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = sin x + cos x on [0, π/2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = sinx + cosx on


We know that sine and cosine functions are continuous and differentiable on R.


Let’s the value of function f at extremums:


⇒ f(0) = sin(0) + cos(0)


⇒ f(0) = 0 + 1


⇒ f(0) = 1





We have got . So, there exists a cϵ such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function ‘f’.



⇒ f’(x) = cosx – sinx


We have f’(c) = 0


⇒ cosc – sinc = 0







∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 26.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = 2 sin x + sin 2x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = 2sinx + sin2x on [0,]


We know that sine function continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of function f at the extremums


⇒ f(0) = 2sin(0) + sin2(0)


⇒ f(0) = 2(0) + 0


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f() = 2sin() + sin2()


⇒ f() = 2(0) + 0


⇒ f() = 0


We have got f(0) = f(). So, there exists a cϵ(0,) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of function ‘f’.




⇒ f’(x) = 2cosx + 2cos2x


⇒ f’(x) = 2cosx + 2(2cos2x – 1)


⇒ f’(x) = 4cos2x + 2cosx – 2


We have f’(c) = 0,


⇒ 4cos2c + 2cosc – 2 = 0


⇒ 2cos2c + cosc – 1 = 0


⇒ 2cos2c + 2cosc – cosc – 1 = 0


⇒ 2cosc(cosc + 1) – 1(cosc + 1) = 0


⇒ (2cosc – 1)(cosc + 1) = 0




∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 27.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


on [ – 1,0]


We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of ‘f’ at an extremum





⇒ f( – 1) = 0




⇒ f(0) = 0 – 0


⇒ f(0) = 0


We have got f( – 1) = f(0). So, there exists a cϵ( – 1,0) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function ‘f’





We have f’(c) = 0








Cosine is positive between , for our convenience we take the interval to be , since the values of the cosine repeats.


We know that value is nearly equal to 1. So, the value of the c nearly equal to 0.


So, we can clearly say that cϵ( – 1,0).


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 28.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:



We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of function ‘f’ at the extremums,



⇒ f(0) = 0 – 4(0)


⇒ f(0) = 0






.


We got . So, there exists a cϵ such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of function ‘f.’







We have f’(c) = 0





We know






∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 29.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = 4sin x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = 4sinx on [0,]


We that sine function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of function ‘f’ at extremums


⇒ f(0) = 4sin(0)


⇒ f(0) = 40


⇒ f(0) = 1


⇒ f() = 4sinπ


⇒ f() = 40


⇒ f() = 1


We got f(0) = f(). So, there exists a cϵ(0,) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of ‘f’





We have f’(c) = 0


⇒ 4sinclog4cosc = 0


⇒ cosc = 0



∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 30.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = x2 – 5x + 4 on [1, 4]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x2 – 5x + 4 on [1,4]


Since, given function f is a polynomial it is continuous and differentiable everywhere i.e., on R.


Let us find the values at extremums:


⇒ f(1) = 12 – 5(1) + 4


⇒ f(1) = 1 – 5 + 4


⇒ f(1) = 0


⇒ f(4) = 42 – 5(4) + 4


⇒ f(4) = 16 – 20 + 4


⇒ f(4) = 0


∴ We got f(1) = f(4). So, there exists a cϵ(1,4) such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of f(x):





⇒ f’(x) = 2x – 5


We have f’(c) = 0


⇒ f’(c) = 0


⇒ 2c – 5 = 0


⇒ 2c = 5



⇒ C = 2.5ϵ(1,4)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 31.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :



Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = sin4x + cos4x on


We know that sine and cosine functions are continuous and differentiable functions over R.


Let’s find the value of function ‘f’ at extremums


⇒ f(0) = sin4(0) + cos4(0)


⇒ f(0) = (0)4 + (1)4


⇒ f(0) = 0 + 1


⇒ f(0) = 1






We got . So, there exists a cϵ such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function ‘f’.




⇒ f’(x) = 4sin3xcosx–4cos3xsinx


⇒ f’(x) = 4sinxcosx(sin2x – cos2x)


⇒ f’(x) = 2(2sinxcosx)( – cos2x)


⇒ f’(x) = – 2(sin2x)(cos2x)


⇒ f’(x) = – sin4x


We have f’(c) = 0


⇒ – sin4c = 0


⇒ sin4c = 0


⇒ 4c = 0 or



∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 32.

Verify Rolle’s theorem for each of the following functions on the indicated intervals :

f(x) = sin x – sin 2x on [0, π]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = sinx – sin2x on [0,]


We know that sine function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of the function ‘f’ at the extremums.


⇒ f(0) = sin(0)–sin2(0)


⇒ f(0) = 0 – sin(0)


⇒ f(0) = 0


⇒ f() = sin() – sin2()


⇒ f() = 0 – sin(2)


⇒ f() = 0


We got f(0) = f(). So, there exists a cϵ such that f’(c) = 0.


Let’s find the derivative of the function ‘f’





⇒ f’(x) = cosx – 2(2cos2x – 1)


⇒ f’(x) = cosx – 4cos2x + 2


We have f’(c) = 0


⇒ cosc – 4cos2c + 2 = 0





We can see that cϵ(0,)


∴ Rolle’s theorem is verified.



Question 33.

Using Rolle’s theorem, find points on the curve y = 16 – x2, xϵ[ – 1,1], where the tangent is parallel to the x – axis.


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ y = 16 – x2, xϵ[ – 1,1]


We know that polynomial function is continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of ‘y’ at extremums


⇒ y( – 1) = 16 – ( – 1)2


⇒ y( – 1) = 16 – 1


⇒ y( – 1) = 15


⇒ y(1) = 16 – (1)2


⇒ y(1) = 16 – 1


⇒ y(1) = 15


We got y( – 1) = y(1). So, there exists a cϵ( – 1,1) such that f’(c) = 0.


We know that for a curve g, the value of the slope of the tangent at a point r is given by g’(r).


Let’s find the derivative of curve y



⇒ y’ = – 2x


We have y’(c) = 0


⇒ – 2c = 0


⇒ c = 0ϵ( – 1,1)


Value of y at x = 1 is


⇒ y = 16 – 02


⇒ y = 16


∴ The point at which the curve y has a tangent parallel to x – axis (since the slope of x – axis is 0) is (0,16).



Question 34.

At what points on the following curves, is the tangent parallel to the x–axis?

y = x2 on [–2, 2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ y = x2 on [ – 2,2]


We know that polynomials are continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of y at the extremums


⇒ y( – 2) = ( – 2)2


⇒ y( – 2) = 4


⇒ y(2) = (2)2
⇒ y(2) = 4


We got y( – 2) = y(2). So, there exists a c such that f’(c) = 0.


For a curve g to have a tangent parallel to x – axis at point r, the criteria to be satisfied is g’(r) = 0.


⇒ y’(x) = 0



⇒ 2x = 0


⇒ x = 0


The value of y is


⇒ y = (0)2


⇒ y = 0


The point at which the curve has tangent parallel to x – axis is (0,0).



Question 35.

At what points on the following curves, is the tangent parallel to the x–axis?

on [–1, 1]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


on [ – 1,1]


We know that exponential functions are continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of y at the extremums



⇒ y( – 1) = e1 – 1


⇒ y( – 1) = e0
⇒ y( – 1) = 1



⇒ y(1) = e1 – 1


⇒ y(1) = e0


⇒ y(1) = 1


We got y( – 1) = y(1). So, there exists a c such that f’(c) = 0.


For a curve g to have a tangent parallel to the x – axis at point r, the criteria to be satisfied is g’(r) = 0.


⇒ y’(x) = 0





⇒ 2x = 0


⇒ x = 0


The value of y is



⇒ y = e1 – 0


⇒ y = e1


⇒ y = e


The point at which the curve has a tangent parallel to the x – axis is (0,e).



Question 36.

At what points on the following curves, is the tangent parallel to the x–axis?

y = 12(x + 1) (x – 2) on [–1, 2]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ y = 12(x + 1)(x – 2) on [ – 1,2]


We know that polynomials are continuous and differentiable over R.


Let’s check the values of y at the extremums


⇒ y( – 1) = 12( – 1 + 1)( – 1 – 2)


⇒ y( – 1) = 12(0)( – 3)


⇒ y( – 1) = 0


⇒ y(2) = 12(2 + 1)(2 – 2)
⇒ y(2) = 12(3)(0)


⇒ y(2) = 0


We got y( – 1) = y(2). So, there exists a c such that f’(c) = 0.


For a curve g to have a tangent parallel to the x – axis at point r, the criteria to be satisfied is g’(r) = 0.


⇒ y’(x) = 0




⇒ ((x + 1)×1) + ((x – 2)×1) = 0


⇒ x + 1 + x – 2 = 0


⇒ 2x – 1 = 0


⇒ 2x = 1



The value of y is




⇒ y = – 27


The point at which the curve has tangent parallel to x – axis is .



Question 37.

If f:[ – 5,5]→R is differentiable and if f’(x) doesn’t vanish anywhere, then prove that f( – 5)≠f(5).


Answer:

Given that f is continuous and differentiable in the interval [ – 5,5].


It is also given that f’(x) doesn’t vanish anywhere.


According to Rolle’s theorem for a differentiable function on [a,b] will have atleast one cϵ(a,b) such that f’(c) = 0, if the following condition had satisfied:


⇒ f(a) = f(b).


According to the problem it is given for any value of x, say r the values never equals to zero.


⇒ f’(r)≠0


This is possible when Rolle’s theorem is not applicable.


Let us Recap the Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


First, two conditions are satisfied according to the problem, so the only condition that cannot be satisfied is (c).


So, we can clearly say that f( – 5)≠f(5).



Question 38.

Examine if the Rolle’s theorem applies to anyone of the following functions:

f(x) = [x] for xϵ[5,9]


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = [x] for xϵ[5,9]


Let us check the continuity of the function ‘f’.


Here in the interval xϵ[5,9], the function has to be Right continuous at x = 5 and left continuous at x = 5.


Right Hand Limit:



where h>0.



......(1)


Left Hand Limit:



, where h>0



......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can clearly see that the limits are not same so, the function is not continuous in the interval [5,9].


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable for the function f in the interval [5,9].



Question 39.

Examine if the Rolle’s theorem applies to anyone of the following functions:

f(x) = [x] for xϵ[ – 2,2]


Answer:

Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = [x] for xϵ[ – 2,2]


Let us check the continuity of the function ‘f’.


Here in the interval xϵ[ – 2,1], the function has to be Right continuous at x = 2 and left continuous at x = 2.


Right Hand Limit:



where h>0.



......(1)


Left Hand Limit:



, where h>0



......(2)


From (1) and (2), we can see that the limits are not the same so, the function is not continuous in the interval [ – 2,2].


∴ Rolle’s theorem is not applicable for the function f in the interval [ – 2,2].



Question 40.

It is given that the Rolle’s theorem holds for the function f(x) = x3 + bx2 + cx, xϵ[1,2] at the point x = 4/3. Find the values of b and c.


Answer:

First, let us write the conditions for the applicability of Rolle’s theorem:


For a Real valued function ‘f’:


a) The function ‘f’ needs to be continuous in the closed interval [a,b].


b) The function ‘f’ needs differentiable on the open interval (a,b).


c) f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists at least one c in the open interval (a,b) such that f’(c) = 0.


Given function is:


⇒ f(x) = x3 + bx2 + cx, xϵ[1,2]


According to the problem the Rolle’s theorem holds for the function ‘f’ at .


We can say that .


Let’s find the derivative of f(x)




⇒ f’(x) = 3x2 + 2bx + c


We have





⇒ 8b + 3c = – 16 ...... (1)


We also have f(1) = f(2)


⇒ (1)3 + b(1)2 + c(1) = (2)3 + b(2)2 + c(2)


⇒ 1 + b(1) + c = 8 + b(4) + 2c


⇒ 3b + c = – 7 ......(2)


On solving (1) and (2), we get


⇒ b = – 5 and c = 8


∴ The values of b and c is – 5 and 8.




Exercise 15.2
Question 1.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x2 – 1 on [2, 3]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x2 – 1 on [2, 3]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [2, 3] and differentiable in (2, 3). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x2 – 1


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c


For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):


f(3)= (3)2 – 1


= 9 – 1


= 8


For f(2), put the value of x=2 in f(x):


f(2)= (2)2 – 1


= 4 – 1


= 3


∴ f’(c) = f(3) – f(2)


⇒ 2c = 8 – 3


⇒ 2c = 5



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 2.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x3 – 2x2 – x + 3 on [0, 1]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x3 – 2x2 – x + 3 on [0, 1]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 1] and differentiable in (0, 1). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 – 2x2 – x + 3


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2 – 2(2x) – 1


= 3x2 – 4x – 1


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2 – 4c – 1


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1)= (1)3 – 2(1)2 – (1) + 3


= 1 – 2 – 1 + 3


= 1


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0)= (0)3 – 2(0)2 – (0) + 3


= 0 – 0 – 0 + 3


= 3


∴ f’(c) = f(1) – f(0)


⇒ 3c2 – 4c – 1 = 1 – 3


⇒ 3c2 – 4c = 1 + 1 – 3


⇒ 3c2 – 4c = – 1


⇒ 3c2 – 4c + 1 = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 3c – c + 1 = 0


⇒ 3c(c – 1) – 1(c – 1) = 0


⇒ (3c – 1) (c – 1) = 0




Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 3.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x (x – 1) on [1, 2]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x (x – 1) on [1, 2]


= x2 – x


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 2] and differentiable in (1, 2). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x2 – x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x – 1


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c – 1


For f(2), put the value of x=2 in f(x):


f(2)= (2)2 – 2


= 4 – 2


= 2


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1)= (1)2 – 1


= 1 – 1


= 0


∴ f’(c) = f(2) – f(1)


⇒ 2c – 1 = 2 – 0


⇒ 2c = 2 + 1


⇒ 2c = 3



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 4.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x2 – 3x + 2 on [ – 1, 2]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x2 – 3x + 2 on [ – 1, 2]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [ – 1, 2] and differentiable in ( – 1, 2). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.






f(x) = x2 – 3x + 2


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x – 3


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c – 3


For f(2), put the value of x=2 in f(x):


f(2)= (2)2 – 3(2) + 2


= 4 – 6 + 2


= 0


For f( – 1), put the value of x= – 1 in f(x):


f( – 1) = ( – 1)2 – 3( – 1) + 2


= 1 + 3 + 2


= 6





⇒ 2c = – 2 + 3


⇒ 2c= – 1



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 5.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 1 on [1, 3]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 1 on [1, 3]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 3] and differentiable in (1, 3). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = 2x2 – 3x + 1


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2(2x) – 3


= 4x – 3


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 4c – 3


For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):


f(3)= 2(3)2 – 3(3) + 1


= 2(9) – 9 + 1


= 18 – 8 = 10


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1) = 2(1)2 – 3(1) + 1


= 2(1) – 3 + 1


= 2 – 2 = 0





⇒ 4c = 5 + 3


⇒ 4c= 8



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 6.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x2 – 2x + 4 on [1, 5]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x2 – 2x + 4 on [1, 5]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 5] and differentiable in (1, 5). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x2 – 2x + 4


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x – 2


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c – 2


For f(5), put the value of x=5 in f(x):


f(5)= (5)2 – 2(5) + 4


= 25 – 10 + 4


= 19


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1) = (1)2 – 2(1) + 4


= 1 – 2 + 4


= 3





⇒ 2c = 4 + 2


⇒ 2c= 6



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 7.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = 2x – x2 on [0, 1]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = 2x – x2 on [0, 1]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 1] and differentiable in (0, 1). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.




⇒ f’(c) = f(1) – f(0)


f(x) = 2x – x2


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2 – 2x


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2 – 2c


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1)= 2(1) – (1)2


= 2 – 1


= 1


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0) = 2(0) – (0)2


= 0 – 0


= 0


f’(c) = f(1) – f(0)


⇒ 2 – 2c = 1 – 0


⇒ – 2c = 1 – 2


⇒ – 2c = – 1



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 8.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = (x – 1) (x – 2)(x – 3) on [0, 4]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = (x – 1) (x – 2)(x – 3) on [0, 4]


= (x2 – x – 2x + 3) (x – 3)


= (x2 – 3x + 3) (x – 3)


= x3 – 3x2 + 3x – 3x2 + 9x – 9


= x3 – 6x2 + 12x – 9 on [0, 4]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 4] and differentiable in (0, 4). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 – 6x2 + 12x – 9


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2 – 6(2x) + 12


= 3x2 – 12x + 12


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2 – 12c + 12


For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):


f(4)= (4)3 – 6(4)2 + 12(4) – 9


= 64 – 96 + 48 – 9


= 7


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0)= (0)3 – 6(0)2 + 12(0) – 9


= 0 – 0 + 0 – 9


= – 9






⇒ 3c2 – 12c + 12 = 4


⇒ 3c2 – 12c + 8 = 0


For quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0










Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 9.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :



Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.



Here,



⇒ 25 – x2 >0


⇒ x2 < 25


⇒ – 5 < x < 5



∴ f(x) is continuous in [ – 3, 4]



Differentiating with respect to x:







Here also,



⇒ – 5 < x < 5


∴ f(x) is differentiable in ( – 3, 4)


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.







On differentiating with respect to x:



For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):



For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):





⇒ f(4) = 3


For f( – 3), put the value of x= – 3 in f(x):





⇒ f( – 3) = 4






Squaring both sides:



⇒ 49c2 = 25 – c2


⇒ 50c2 = 25





Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 10.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = tan – 1 x on [0, 1]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = tan – 1 x on [0, 1]


tan – 1 x has unique value for all x between 0 and 1.


∴ f(x) is continuous in [0, 1]


f(x) = tan – 1 x


Differentiating with respect to x:



x2 always has value greater than 0.


⇒ 1 + x2 > 0


∴ f(x) is differentiable in (0, 1)


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.




⇒ f’(c)= f(1) – f(0)


f(x) = tan – 1 x


Differentiating with respect to x:



For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):



For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1) = tan – 1 1



For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0) = tan – 1 0


⇒ f(0) = 0


f’(c)= f(1) – f(0)










Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 11.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :



Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.




∴ f(x) is continuous in [1, 3]



Differentiating with respect to x:





Here,



⇒ f’(x) exists for all values except 0


∴ f(x) is differentiable in (1, 3)


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.






On differentiating with respect to x:



For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):



For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):





For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):



⇒ f(1) = 2







⇒ 6(c2 – 1) = 4c2


⇒ 6c2 – 6 = 4c2


⇒ 6c2 – 4c2 = 6


⇒ 2c2 = 6



⇒ c2 = 3



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 12.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x (x + 4)2 on [0, 4]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x (x + 4)2 on [0, 4]


= x [(x)2+2(4)(x)+(4)2]


= x(x2 + 8x + 16)


= x3 + 8x2 + 16x on [0, 4]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 4] and differentiable in (0, 4). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 + 8x2 + 16x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2 + 8(2x) + 16


= 3x2 + 16x + 16


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2 + 16c + 16


For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):


f(4)= (4)3 + 8(4)2 + 16(4)


= 64 + 128 + 64


= 256


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0)= (0)3 + 8(0)2 + 16(0)


= 0 + 0 + 0


= 0





⇒ 3c2 + 16c + 16 = 64


⇒ 3c2 + 16c + 16 – 64 = 0


⇒ 3c2 + 16c – 48 = 0


For quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0










Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 13.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :



Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.



Here,



⇒ x2 – 4 >0


⇒ x2 > 4


⇒ f(x) exists for all values expect ( – 2, 2)


∴ f(x) is continuous in [2, 4]



Differentiating with respect to x:






Here also,



⇒ f’(x) exists for all values of x except (2, – 2)


∴ f(x) is differentiable in (2, 4)


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.






On differentiating with respect to x:



For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):



For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):






For f(2), put the value of x=2 in f(x):




⇒ f(2) = 0






Squaring both sides:



⇒ c2 = 3(c2 – 4)


⇒ c2 = 3c2 – 12


⇒ – 2c2 = – 12



⇒ c2 = 6




Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 14.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x2 + x – 1 on [0, 4]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x2 + x – 1 on [0, 4]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 4] and differentiable in (0, 4). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x2 + x – 1


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x + 1


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c + 1


For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):


f(4)= (4)2 + 4 – 1


= 16 + 4 – 1


= 19


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0) = (0)2 + 0 – 1


= 0 + 0 – 1


= – 1





⇒ 2c + 1 = 5


⇒ 2c = 5 – 1


⇒ 2c = 4



Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 15.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = sin x – sin 2x – x on [0, π]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = sin x – sin 2x – x on [0, π]


sin x and cos x functions are continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = sin x – sin 2x – x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f(x) = sin x – sin 2x – x




For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c) = cos c – 2cos 2c – 1


For f(π), put the value of x=π in f(x):


f(π) = sin π – sin 2π – π


= 0 – 0 – π


= – π


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0) = sin 0 – sin 2(0) – 0


= sin 0 – sin 0 – 0


= 0 – 0 – 0


= 0




⇒ cos c – 2cos 2c – 1 = – 1


⇒ cos c – 2(2cos2 c – 1) = – 1 + 1


⇒ cos c – 4cos2 c + 2 = 0


⇒ 4cos2 c – cos c – 2 = 0


For quadratic equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0







Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 16.

Verify Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the following functions on the indicated intervals. In each find a point ‘c’ in the indicated interval as stated by the Lagrange’s mean value theorem :

f(x) = x3 – 5x2 – 3x on [1, 3]


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = x3 – 5x2 – 3x on [1, 3]


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 3] and differentiable in (1, 3). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 – 5x2 – 3x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2 – 5(2x) – 3


= 3x2 – 10x – 3


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2 – 10c – 3


For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):


f(3)= (3)3 – 5(3)2 – 3(3)


= 27 – 45 – 9


= – 27


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1)= (1)3 – 5(1)2 – 3(1)


= 1 – 5 – 3


= – 7







⇒ 3c2 – 10c – 3 = – 10


⇒ 3c2 – 10c – 3 + 10 = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 10c + 7 = 0


⇒ 3c2 – 7c – 3c + 7 = 0


⇒ c(3c – 7) – 1(3c – 7) = 0


⇒ (3c – 7) (c – 1) = 0




Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 17.

Discuss the applicability of Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the function f(x) = |x| on [ – 1, 1].


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = |x| on [ – 1, 1]



For differentiability at x=0,



{Since f(x)= – x, x<0}





= – 1



{Since f(x)= x, x>0}





= 1



⇒ f(x) is not differential at x=0


∴ Lagrange’s mean value theorem is not applicable for the function f(x) = |x| on [ – 1, 1].



Question 18.

Show that the Lagrange's mean value theorem is not applicable to the function f(x) = 1/x on [–1, 1].


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.



Here,



⇒ f(x) exists for all values of x except 0


⇒ f(x) is discontinuous at x=0


∴ f(x) is not continuous in [ – 1, 1]


Hence the lagrange’s mean value theorem is not applicable to the




Question 19.

"Verify the hypothesis and conclusion of Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the function


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.



4x – 1>0



∴ f(x) is continuous in [1, 4]



Differentiating with respect to x:




Here,


⇒ 4x – 1>0



∴ f(x) is differentiable in (1, 4)


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.






On differentiating with respect to x:



For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):



For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):





For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):











⇒ (4c – 1)2 = 45






Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.



Question 20.

Find a point on the parabola y = (x – 4)2, where the tangent is parallel to the chord joining (4, 0) and (5, 1).


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


Let f(x) = (x – 4)2 on [4, 5]


This interval [a, b] is obtained by x – coordinates of the points of the chord.


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [4, 5] and differentiable in (4, 5). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = (x – 4)2


Differentiating with respect to x:



⇒ f’(x) = 2(x – 4)(1)


⇒ f’(x) = 2(x – 4)


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2(c – 4)


For f(5), put the value of x=5 in f(x):


f(5)= (5 – 4)2


= (1)2


= 1


For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):


f(4) = (4 – 4)2


= (0)2


= 0


f’(c) = f(5) – f(4)


⇒ 2(c – 4) = 1 – 0


⇒ 2c – 8 = 1


⇒ 2c = 1 + 8



We know that, the value of c obtained in Lagrange’s Mean value Theorem is nothing but the value of x – coordinate of the point of the contact of the tangent to the curve which is parallel to the chord joining the points (4, 0) and (5, 1).


Now, Put this value of x in f(x) to obtain y:


y = (x – 4)2








Question 21.

Find a point on the curve y = x2 + x, where the tangent is parallel to the chord joining (0, 0) and (1, 2).


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


Let f(x) = x2 + x on [0, 1]


This interval [a, b] is obtained by x – coordinates of the points of the chord.


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [0, 1] and differentiable in (0, 1). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x2 + x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 2x + 1


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2c + 1


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1)= (1)2 + 1


= 1 + 1


= 2


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):


f(0) = (0)2 + 0


= 0 + 0


= 0


f’(c) = f(1) – f(0)


⇒ 2c + 1= 2 – 0


⇒ 2c = 2 – 1


⇒ 2c = 1



We know that the value of c obtained in Lagrange’s Mean value Theorem is nothing but the value of x – coordinate of the point of the contact of the tangent to the curve which is parallel to the chord joining the points (0, 0) and (1, 2).


Now, put this value of x in f(x) to obtain y:


y = x2 + x








Question 22.

Find a point on the parabola y = (x – 3)2, where the tangent is parallel to the chord joining (3, 0) and (4, 1).


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


Let f(x) = (x – 3)2 on [3, 4]


This interval [a, b] is obtained by x – coordinates of the points of the chord.


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [3, 4] and differentiable in (3, 4). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = (x – 3)2


Differentiating with respect to x:



⇒ f’(x) = 2(x – 3)(1)


⇒ f’(x) = 2(x – 3)


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 2(c – 3)


For f(4), put the value of x=4 in f(x):


f(4)= (4 – 3)2


= (1)2


= 1


For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):


f(3) = (3 – 3)2


= (0)2


= 0


f’(c) = f(4) – f(3)


⇒ 2(c – 3) = 1 – 0


⇒ 2c – 6 = 1


⇒ 2c = 1 + 6



We know that, the value of c obtained in Lagrange’s Mean value Theorem is nothing but the value of x – coordinate of the point of the contact of the tangent to the curve which is parallel to the chord joining the points (3, 0) and (4, 1).


Now, Put this value of x in f(x) to obtain y:


y = (x – 3)2








Question 23.

Find points on the curve y = x3 – 3x, where the tangent to the curve is parallel to the chord joining (1, – 2) and (2, 2).


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


Let f(x) = x3 – 3x on [1, 2]


This interval [a, b] is obtained by x – coordinates of the points of the chord.


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 2] and differentiable in (1, 2). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 – 3x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2 – 3


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2 – 3


For f(2), put the value of x=2 in f(x):


f(2)= (2)3 – 3(2)


= 8 – 6


= 2


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1) = (1)3 – 3(1)


= 1 – 3


= – 2


f’(c) = f(2) – f(1)


⇒ 3c2 – 3 = 2 – ( – 2)


⇒ 3c2 – 3 = 2 + 2


⇒ 3c2 = 4 + 3





We know that, the value of c obtained in Lagrange’s Mean value Theorem is nothing but the value of x – coordinate of the point of the contact of the tangent to the curve which is parallel to the chord joining the points (1, – 2) and (2, 2).


Now, Put this value of x in f(x) to obtain y:


y = x3 – 3x









Question 24.

Find a point on the curve y = x3 + 1 where the tangent is parallel to the chord joining (1, 2) and (3, 28).


Answer:

Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


Let f(x) = x3 + 1 on [1, 3]


This interval [a, b] is obtained by x – coordinates of the points of the chord.


Every polynomial function is continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


Here, f(x) is a polynomial function. So it is continuous in [1, 3] and differentiable in (1, 3). So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.





f(x) = x3 + 1


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = 3x2


For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c)= 3c2


For f(3), put the value of x=3 in f(x):


f(3)= (3)3 + 3


= 27 + 3


= 30


For f(1), put the value of x=1 in f(x):


f(1) = (1)3 + 3


= 1 + 3


= 4





⇒ 3c2 = 13





We know that, the value of c obtained in Lagrange’s Mean value Theorem is nothing but the value of x – coordinate of the point of the contact of the tangent to the curve which is parallel to the chord joining the points (1, 2) and (3, 28).


Now, Put this value of x in f(x) to obtain y:


y = x3 + 1





Question 25.

Let C be a curve defined parametrically as x = a cos3 θ, y = a sin3 θ, 0 ≤θ ≤ π/2. Determine a point P on C, where the tangent to C is parallel to the chord joining the points (a, 0) and (0, a).


Answer:

sin x and cos x functions are continuous everywhere on (−∞, ∞) and differentiable for all arguments.


So both the necessary conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem is satisfied.


x = a cos3 θ




y = a sin3 θ




We know that,


sin2 θ + cos2 θ = 1










x = acos3 θ





y = asin3 θ








For f’(c), put the value of x=c in f’(x):


f’(c) = – tan θ



For f(a), put the value of x=a in f(x):



= 0


For f(0), put the value of x=0 in f(x):




= a





⇒ – tan θ = – 1


⇒ tan θ = 1



Now put the value of θ in the function of x and y:


x = a cos3 θ





Similarly,


y = a sin3 θ







Question 26.

Using Lagrange’s mean value theorem, prove that

(b – a ) sec2 a < tan b – tan a < (b – a) sec2 b, where 0 < a < b < π/2.


Answer:

Let f(x) = tan x on [a, b]


We know that, tan x function is continuous and differentiable on



differentiable on (a, b).


Lagrange’s mean value theorem states that if a function f(x) is continuous on a closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b), then there is at least one point x=c on this interval, such that


f(b)−f(a)=f′(c)(b−a)



This theorem is also known as First Mean Value Theorem.


f(x) = tan x


Differentiating with respect to x:


f’(x) = sec2 x





Since c lies between a and b


⇒ a < c < b


⇒ sec2 a < sec2 c < sec2 b



⇒ sec2 a (b – a)<tan b – tan a< sec2 b (b – a)


Hence Proved




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Question 1.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

If the polynomial equation a0xn + an–1xn–1 + an–2xn–2 + …. a2x2 + a1x + a0 = 0

n being a positive integer, has two different real roots α and β, then between α and β, the equation n anxn–1 + (n–1) an–1xn–2 + … + a1 = 0 has

A.exactly one root

B. almost one root

C. at least one root

D. no root


Answer:

As the polynomial, nanxn–1 + (n–1) an–1xn–2 + … + a1 = 0 is a derivative of the polynomial a0xn + an – 1xn – 1 + an – 2xn – 2 +..............a2x2 + a1x + a0 = 0 --------- (i)


Putting x = 0 in equation (i),


f(0) = a0 < 0, {Y – Intercept of the graph is negative}


On the other hand, an > 0 and ‘n’ is even, the leading term on xn, is positive for only x.


For |x| to be large, the term anxn will dominate, so


lim x-∞ f (x) = +∞


lim x+∞ f (x) = +∞


If lim x+∞ f (x) = +∞, there must exist


Same number α < 0, where f(α > 0)


f(0) = a0 < 0,


α < β < 0, such that f(β) = 0


Also, there is some value 0 < α,


Where f(a) & so there exists,


0 < b < a with f(b) = 0


Additionally, the polynomial function (equation (i)) is continuous everywhere in R and consequently derivative in R.


a0xn + an – 1xn – 1 + an – 2xn – 2 +..............a2x2 + a1x + a0 = 0 is continuous on α,β and derivative on α,β.


Thus, it satisfies both the conditions of Rolle' s Theorem.


As per the Rolle’s Theorem, between any two roots of a function f(x), there exists at least one root of its derivative.


Thus, the equation nanxn–1 + (n–1) an–1xn–2 + … + a1 = 0 will have at least one root between α & β.


Hence, Option (C) is the answer.


Question 2.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

If 4a + 2b + c = 0, then the equation 3ax2 + 2bx + c = 0 has at least one real root lying in the interval.

A.(0, 1)

B. (1, 2)

C. (0, 2)

D. none of these


Answer:

Let f(x) = ax3 + bx2 + cx + d --------- (i)


f(0) = d


f(2) = a(2)3 + b(2)2 + c(2) + d


= 8a + 4b + 2c + d


= 2(4a + 2b + c) + d


4a + 2b + c = 0 {Given}


= 2 (0) + d


= 0 + d


= d


f is continuous in closed interval [0, 2] and f is derivable in the open interval (0, 2).


Also, f(0) = f(2)


As per Rolle’s Theorem,


f’(α) = 0 for 0 < α < 2


f’(x) = 3ax2 + 2bx + c


f’(α) = 3aα2 + 2b(α) + c


3aα2 + 2b(α) + c = 0


Hence equation (i) has at least one root in the interval (0, 2).


Thus, f’(x) must have one root in the interval (0, 2).


Hence, Option (C) is the answer.


Question 3.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

For the function the value of c for the Lagrange’s mean value theorem is

A.1

B.

C. 2

D. none of these


Answer:



It shows that f(x) is continuous on 1, 3 and derivable on 1, 3.


So, both the conditions of Lagrange’s Theorem are satisfied.


Consequently, there exists c Є 1, 3 such that

























Hence, Є (1, 3) such that .


Hence, Option (B) is the answer.


Question 4.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

If from Lagrange’s mean value theorem, we have then

A. a < x1 ≤ b

B. a ≤ x1< b

C. a < x1< b

D. a ≤ x1 ≤ b


Answer:


In the Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorem, c Є (a, b) such that


f is continuous on [a, b] and differentiable on (a, b), then there exists a real number x Є (a, b)


So, in the case of x1, , then x1Є (a, b)


a <x1 < b


Hence, Option (C) is the answer.


Question 5.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

Rolle’s theorem is applicable in case of ϕ (x) = asinx, a > 0 in

A. any interval

B. the interval [0, π]

C. the interval (0, π/2)

D. none of these


Answer:

Φ(x) = aSin x, a > 0


Differentiating the above-mentioned function, with respect to ‘x’,


Φ’(x) = log a (cos x a Sin x)


Φ’(c) = log a (cos c a Sin c)


Let Φ’(c) = 0


log a (cos c a Sin c) = 0


cos c a Sin c = 0


cos c = 0




Also, the above-mentioned function, is derivable and continuous on the interval [0, π].


Thus, here Rolle’s Theorem is applicable on the above mentioned function in the interval [0,π].


Hence, Option (B) is the answer.


Question 6.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

The value of e in Rolle’s theorem show f(x) = 2x3 – 5x2 – 4x + 3, is x ϵ[1/3, 3]

A.2

B.

C. –2

D.


Answer:

f(x) = 2x3 – 5x2 – 4x + 3


f’(x) = 6x2 – 10x – 4


f’(c) = 6c2 – 10c – 4


f’(c) = 0


6c2 – 10c – 4 = 0


3c2 – 5c – 2 = 0


3c2 + c – 6c – 2 = 0


c (3c + 1) – 2 (3c + 1) = 0


(3c + 1) (c – 2) = 0


c = 2 or


c = 2 Є


Thus, as per Rolle’s Theorem, c = 2 Є .


So, the required value of c = 2


Hence, Option (A) is the answer.


Question 7.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

`The value tangent to the curve y = x log x is parallel to the chord joining the points (1, 0) and (e, e), the value of is

A.

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

y = x log x


Differentiating the function with respect to ‘x’,



Slope of tangent to the curve = 1 + log x


And, slope of the chord joining the points, (1, 0) & (e, e)



The tangent to the curve is parallel to the chord joining the points, (1, 0) & (e, e)


m = 1 + log x







Hence, Option (A) is the answer.


Question 8.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

The value of c in Rolle’s theorem for the function defined on [–1, 0] is

A.0.5

B.

C.

D. –0.5


Answer:


Differentiating the function with respect to ‘x’,













Using Sridharacharya Formula,


In a general equation, ax2 + bx + c = 0






Є (-1, 0)


So the required value of Є (-1, 0).


Hence, Option (C) is the answer.


Question 9.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

The value of c in Lagrange’ mean value theorem for the function f(x) = x (x – 2) where x ϵ [1, 2] is

A.1

B.

C.

D.


Answer:

f(x) = x (x – 2)


f(x) = x2 – 2x


Since, a polynomial function is always continuous and differentiable.


As f(x) is a polynomial function so it is always continuous on 1, 2 and differentiable on 1, 2.


f(x) satisfies both the conditions of Lagrange’s Theorem on 1, 2.


So, a real number has to exist c Є 1, 2, such that




f(x) = x2 – 2x


f'(x) = 2x – 2


f(1) = 12 – 2(1)


= 1 – 2


= -1


f(2) = 22 – 2(2)


= 4 – 4


= 0





= 1


So, 2x – 2 = 1


2x = 3



Є (1, 2)


Hence, Option (D) is the answer.


Question 10.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

The value of c in Rolle’s theorem for the function f(x) = x3 – 3x in the interval is

A.1

B. –1

C.

D.


Answer:

f(x) = x3 – 3x


The above mentioned polynomial function is continuous and derivable in R.


the function is continous on [0, ] and derivable on [0, ].


Differentiating the function with respect to x,


f(x) = x3 – 3x


f’(x) = 3x2 – 3


f’(c) = 3c2 – 3


f’(c) = 0


3c2 – 3 = 0


c2 – 1 = 0


c2 = 1


c = ± 1


Hence, c = 1 Є [0, ], as per the condition of Rolle’s Theorem.


The required value is c = 3.


Hence, Option (A) is the answer.


Question 11.

Mark the correct alternative in the following:

If f(x) = exsinx in [0, π], then c in Rolle’s theorem is

A.

B.

C.

D.







Answer:

As, f(x) = ex Sin x


Differentiating the function with respect to ‘x’,


f’(x) = ex Cos x + Sin x ex


f’(c) = ec Cos c + Sin c ec


As, ex Cos x is continuous and derivable in R.


it is contionous on and derivable on .


f(0) = e0 Sin (0)


= 0





f’(c) = 0






ec Cos c + Sin c ec = 0


ec (Cos c + Sin c) = 0


Cos c + Sin c = 0 -------- (i)


Cos c = - Sin c









c = Є (0, )


Hence, Option (D) is the answer.



Very Short Answer
Question 1.

What are the values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = ax is increasing on R?


Answer:

f(x) = ax


f’(x) = ax log a


f(x) is increasing on R.


f’(x) > 0


ax log a > 0


Logarithmic function is defined for positive values of a.


a > 0


ax > 0


ax log a > 0


It can be possible when log ax > 0 & log a > 0 or ax < 0 & log a < 0.


log a > 0


a > 1


Hence, f(x) is increasing when a > 1.



Question 2.

If f(x) = Ax2 + Bx + C is such that f(a) = f(b), then write the value of c in Rolle’s theorem.


Answer:

f(x) = Ax2 + Bx + C


Differentiating the above-mentioned function with respect to ‘x’,


f’(x) = 2Ax + B


f’(c) = 2Ac + B


f’(c) = 0


2Ac + B = 0


-------- (i)


As f(a) = f(b),


f(a) = Aa2 + Ba + C


f(b) = Ab2 + Bb + C


Aa2 + Ba + C = Ab2 + Bb + C


Aa2 + Ba = Ab2 + Bb


A (a2 – b2) + B (a – b) = 0


A (a + b) (a – b) + B (a – b) = 0


(a – b) {A (a + b) + B} = 0


a = b,


{As a ≠ b}


From equation (i)



Hence the required value is .



Question 3.

State Rolle’s theorem.


Answer:

Rolle’s Theorem is stated as below: -


Let ‘f’, be a real valued function defined on the closed interval a, b such that


i. It is continuous in the closed interval [a, b].


ii. It is differentiable in the open interval (a, b).


iii. f(a) = f(b)


Then there exists a real number c Є (a, b) such that f’(c) = 0.



Question 4.

What are the values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = ax is decreasing on R?


Answer:

f(x) = ax


f’(x) = ax log a


f(x) is decreasing on R.


f’(x) < 0, ∀x ϵ R


ax log a < 0, ∀x ϵ R


Logarithmic function is not defined for negative values of a.


ax > 0


ax log a < 0 can be possible when log a < 0, ∀x ϵ R.


1 > a > 0


Hence the function f(x), whose values are 1 > a > 0.



Question 5.

Write the set of values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = loga x is increasing in its domain.


Answer:

f(x) = logax


Let x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞) such that x1 < x2.


the function here is a logarithmic function, so either a > 1 or 1 > a > 0.


Case – 1


Let a > 1


x1 < x2


logax1 < logax2


f(x1) < f(x2)


x1 < x2 & f(x1) < f(x2), ∀ x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞)


Hence, f(x)is increasing on (0, ∞).


Case – 2


Let, 1 > a > 0


x1 < x2


logax1 > logax2


f(x1) > f(x2)


x1 < x2 & f(x1) > f(x2), ∀ x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞)


Thus, for a > 1, f(x) is increasing in its domain.



Question 6.

State Lagrange’s mean value theorem.


Answer:

Lagrange’s Mean Value Theorem is stated as below :-


Let f(x) be a function defined on a, b such that


i. It is continuous on a, b and


ii. It is differentiable on a, b.


Then there exists a real number c Є a, b such that .



Question 7.

If the value of c prescribed in Rolle’s theorem for the function f(x) = 2x (x – 3)n on the interval write the value of n (a positive integer).


Answer:

f(x) = 2x (x – 3)n


Differentiating the above-mentioned function with respect to ‘x’,


f’(x) = 2 [xn (x – 3)n – 1 + (x – 3)n]









-n + 3 = 0


-n = -3


n = 3


Hence, the required value of ‘n’ is 3.



Question 8.

Write the set of values of ‘a’ for which f(x) = loga x is decreasing in its domain.


Answer:

f(x) = logax


Domain of the above mentioned function is (0, ∞)


Let x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞) such that x1 < x2.


the function here is a logarithmic function, so either a > 1 or 1 > a > 0.


Case – 1


Let a > 1


x1 < x2


logax1 < logax2


f(x1) < f(x2)


x1 < x2 & f(x1) < f(x2), ∀ x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞)


Hence, f(x)is increasing on (0, ∞).


Case – 2


Let 1 > a > 0


x1 < x2


logax1 > logax2


f(x1) > f(x2)


x1 < x2 & f(x1) > f(x2), ∀ x1, x2ϵ (0, ∞)


Hence, f(x)is decreasing on (0, ∞).


Thus, for 1 > a > 0, f(x) is decreasing in its domain.



Question 9.

Find ‘a’ for which f(x) = a (x + sinx) + a is increasing on R.


Answer:

f(x) = a (x + Sin x) + a


f’(x) = a (1 + Cos x) + 0


f’(x) = a (1 + Cos x)


For f(x), to be increasing, it must have,


f’(x) > 0


a (1 + Cos x) > 0 -------------- (i)


-1 ≤ Cos x ≤ 1, ∀x ϵ R


0 ≤ (1 + Cos x) ≤ 2, ∀x ϵ R


a > 0 {From eq. (i)}


a ϵ (0, ∞)


Hence the required set of values is a ϵ (0, ∞).



Question 10.

Find the value of c prescribed by Lagrange’s mean value theorem for the function defined on [2, 3].


Answer:


f(x) will exist, if


x2 – 4 ≥ 0


x2 ≥ 4


x ≤ -2 or x ≥ 2


for each x Є [2, 3], the function f(x) has a unique definite value, f(x) is continuous on (2, 3).




Exists for all x Є (2, 3).


So, f(x) is differentiable on (2,3).


Hence, both the conditions of Lagrange’s Theorem are satisfied.


Consequently, there exists c Є (2, 3) such that,










0






Squaring both sides,




5x2 – 20 – x2 = 0


4x2 = 20


x2 = 5


x = ± √5


Hence, c = √5 Є (2, 3) such that


Hence the above explanation verifies the Lagrange’s Theorem.



Question 11.

Find the vales of ‘a’ for which the function f(x) = sinx – ax + 4 is increasing function on R.


Answer:

f(x) = Sin x – ax + 4


f’(x) = Cos x – a + 0


f’(x) = Cos x – a


f(x) is increasing on R.


f’(x) > 0


Cos x – a > 0


Cos x > a


Cos x ≥ -1, ∀x ϵ R


a < -1


a ϵ (-∞, -1)


Hence the required set of values is a ϵ (-∞, -1).



Question 12.

Find the set of values of ‘b’ for which f(x) = b(x + cosx) + 4 is decreasing on R.


Answer:

f(x) = b (x + Cos x) + 4


f’(x) = b (1 – Sin x) + 0


f’(x) = b (1 – Sin x)


f(x) is decreasing on R.


f’(x) < 0


b (1 – Sin x) < 0


Sin x ≤ 1


1 – Sin x ≥ 0


b (1 – Sin x) < 0 & 1 – Sin x ≥ 0


b < 0


b ϵ (-∞, 0)


Hence the required set of values is b ϵ (-∞, 0).



Question 13.

Find the set of values of a’a’ for which f(x) = x + cosx + ax + b is increasing on R.


Answer:

f(x) = x + Cos x + ax + b


f’(x) = 1 – Sin x + a + 0


f’(x) = 1 – Sin x + a


For, f(x) to be increasing, it must have


f’(x) > 0


1 – Sin x + a > 0


1 > Sin x - a


Sin x < a + 1


the maximum value of Sin x is 1.


Also, 1 < a + 1


a > 0


a ϵ (0, ∞)


Hence the required set of values is a ϵ (0, ∞).



Question 14.

Write the set of values of k for which f(x) = kx – sinx is increasing on R.


Answer:

f(x) = kx – Sin x


f’(x) = k – Cos x


For, f(x) to be increasing, it must have


f’(x) > 0


k – Cos x > 0


k > Cos x


Cos x < k


the minimum value of Xos x is 1.


Also, Cos x < k


The minimum value of k is 1.


k ϵ (1, ∞)


Hence the required set of values is k ϵ (1, ∞).



Question 15.

If g(x) is a decreasing function on R and f(x) = tan–1 {g(x)}. State whether f(x) is increasing or decreasing on R.


Answer:

g(x) is decreasing on R.


f(x) = tan-1x is an increasing function.


f o g(x) = f(g(x)) = tan-1(g(x))


is a decreasing function


Composite of two functions,



Glossary –


↑ - Increasing


↓ - For decreasing f(x).


x1 < x2


g (x1) > g (x2)


Applying, tan-1 on both the sides, of the mentioned equation,


tan-1 {g (x1)} > tan-1 {g (x2)}


f (x1) > f (x2)


Hence it is decreasing on R.



Question 16.

Write the set of values of a for which the function f(x) = ax + b is decreasing for all xϵR.


Answer:

f(x) = ax + b


f’(x) = a + 0


f’(x) = a


For, f(x) to be decreasing, it must have


f’(x) < 0


a < 0


a ϵ (-∞, 0)


Hence the required set of values is a ϵ (-∞, 0).



Question 17.

Write the interval in which f(x) = sin x + cos x, xϵ[0, π/2] is increasing.


Answer:

f(x) = Sin x + Cos x, x ϵ [0, ]


f’(x) = Cos x – Sin x


For, f(x) to be increasing, it must have


f’(x) > 0


Cos x – Sin x > 0


Sin x < Cos x



tan x < 1


tan x < tan


x ϵ


Hence, the required interval is x ϵ .



Question 18.

State whether f(x) = tanx – x is increasing or decreasing its domain.


Answer:

f(x) = tan x – x


f’(x) = Sec2x – 1


Sec2x – 1 ≥ 0


Sec2x ≥ 1


1 + tan2x = Sec2x


1 + tan2x ≥ 1


tan2x ≥ 0


tan2x ≥ 0 ∀x ϵ [0, 2π]


f(x) is increasing its domain.



Question 19.

Write the set of values of a for which f(x) = cosx + a2x + b is strictly increasing on R.


Answer:

f(x) = Cos x + a2x + b


f’(x) = -Sin x + a2 + 0


f’(x) = a2 - Sin x


f(x) is strictly increasing on R


f’(x) > 0, ∀x ϵ R


a2 – Sin x > 0, ∀x ϵ R


a2 > Sin x, ∀x ϵ R


Maximum value of Sin x is 1.


a2 > Sin x, a2 is always greater than 1.


a2 > 1


a2 – 1 > 0


(a + 1) (a – 1) > 0


a ϵ (-∞, -1) ∪ (1, ∞)