AP Calculus AB MVT
The average rate of change of function on the interval [4,D] is given by (0-12), which is the
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slope of the secant passing through (a, f(a)) and (b, f(b).
The instantaneous rate of change of a function f at a point x=c is given by f"(c).
‘The Mean Value Theorem: If is continuous on the closed interval [a,b] and differentiable on the
open interval (a,b), then there exists a number cin (a,8) such that f"(c)=LO-L) = Z @
Note: The “mean” in the Mean Value Theorem refers to the mean (or average) a change of f in the
interval (2,8).
Rolle’s Theorem: Let / be continuous on the closed interval (a, 6] and differentiable on the open
interval (a,b) .If f(a) = f(b) then there is at least one number c in (a,b) such that f (c)=0.
1. Find the average rate of change of f(x) =x" from 1 to 5.
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&. Find the average rate of change of f(x)= 3x" - 2x +3 on the interval [-2, 5).
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3. Find the instantaneous rate of change of f(x)
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4, Find the instantaneous rate of change of f(x)=3x"-2x+3 at x=2.
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at x=5
5. Apply the Mean Value Theorem for following problems. Find the value of c in each problem. If itis
not applicable, explain why.
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