009A Sample Final 1, Problem 6

Consider the following function:

$f(x)=3x-2\sin x+7$

a) Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to show that $f(x)$ has at least one zero.

b) Use the Mean Value Theorem to show that $f(x)$ has at most one zero.

Foundations:

Solution:

(a)

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(b)

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(c)

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Final Answer:
(a)
(b)
(c)

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