Timeless Theorems of Mathematics/Rolle's Theorem

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The Rolle's theorem says that, If a real-valued function f is continuous on a closed interval [a,b], differentiable on an open interval (a,b) and f(a)=f(b), then there exists at least a number c such that Dxf(c)=0. It means that if a function satisfies the three conditions mentioned in the previous sentence, then there is at least a point in the graph of the function, where the slope of the tangent line at the point is 0, or the tangent line is parallel to the x-axis.

Proof

f(x) is continuous on [a,b] differentiable on (a,b) and f(a)=f(b). Thus, Dxf(c)=0

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