How would I solve the following two questions. Using the intermediate value theorem to show that there is a solution of the equation sin^2x/2−x+1=0 in the interval [0,pi] I showed by the IVT there is a c in [0,pi] give that c is zero because 0<1 0>−pi+1 but I am not sure if it did this correctly. 2.My second question asked me to sketch a function that satisfies the following conditions or prove that it is impossible f(x) is a continous function on [0,2] its minimum value is −3 but it does not have a max value. I said this is impossible because if f(x) is continous on a bounded interval it must have both a max and min value.
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2022-08-25
How would I solve the following two questions. Using the intermediate value theorem to show that there is a solution of the equation in the interval I showed by the IVT there is a c in give that c is zero because but I am not sure if it did this correctly. 2.My second question asked me to sketch a function that satisfies the following conditions or prove that it is impossible is a continous function on [0,2] its minimum value is −3 but it does not have a max value. I said this is impossible because if is continous on a bounded interval it must have both a max and min value.
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Kingston Oliver
Beginner2022-08-26Added 4 answers
Using the intermediate value theorem to show that there is a solution of the equation in the interval
"I showed by the IVT there is a c in give that c is zero because , but I am not sure if it did this correctly."
Your process in answering this is just fine: just clarify the details:
Let Show the Intermediate Value theorem does, in fact, apply on the given interval : Then and , using your computations...etc., including the details/justifications, you posted. The second part looks just fine, as it is, as you explained exactly why it is not possible.