Determine Whether Rolle's Theorem Can Be Applied to the Function

question 16

Multiple Choice

Determine whether Rolle's Theorem can be applied to the function on the closed interval [-1,3]. If Rolle's Theorem can be applied, find all values of c in the open interval (-1,3) such that

• A) Rolle's Theorem applies; c = 1
• B) Rolle's Theorem applies; c = 2
• C) Rolle's Theorem applies; c = 0
• D) Rolle's Theorem applies; c = -1
• E) Rolle's Theorem does not apply

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