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Using Rolle's theorem to show an equation has only one real root
The Next CEO of Stack OverflowUsing the Intermediate Value Theorem and Rolle's theorem to determine number of rootsProve using Rolle's Theorem that an equation has exactly one real solution.Rolle's theorem prove polynomial has only 1 rootprove to have at least one real root by Rolle's theoremProve that $tan (x)=sin (x)+1$ has only one solution in $left(−frac π2,frac π2right)$Prove that the equation $x + cos(x) + e^x = 0$ has *exactly* one rootUsing Rolle's theorem and IVT, show that $x^4-7x^3+9=0$ has exactly $2$ roots.How to show that an equation has exactly two solutions?Proving the equation $4x^3+6x^2+5x=-7$ has has only one solution using Rolle's or Lagrange's theoremProve, without using Rolle's theorem, that a polynomial $f$ with $f'(a) = 0 = f'(b)$ for some $a < b$, has at most one root
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Applying Rolle's Theorem, prove that the given equation has only one root:
$$e^x=1+x$$
By inspection, we can say that $x=0$ is one root of the equation. But how can we use Rolle's theorem to prove this root is unique?
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Applying Rolle's Theorem, prove that the given equation has only one root:
$$e^x=1+x$$
By inspection, we can say that $x=0$ is one root of the equation. But how can we use Rolle's theorem to prove this root is unique?
calculus applications rolles-theorem
edited 26 mins ago
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It is $$exp(x)geq 1+x$$ for all real $x$
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Applying Rolle's Theorem, prove that the given equation has only one root:
$$e^x=1+x$$
By inspection, we can say that $x=0$ is one root of the equation. But how can we use Rolle's theorem to prove this root is unique?
calculus applications rolles-theorem
edited 26 mins ago
Eevee Trainer
9,05731640
asked 34 mins ago
blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
3,30221755
$endgroup$
Applying Rolle's Theorem, prove that the given equation has only one root:
$$e^x=1+x$$
By inspection, we can say that $x=0$ is one root of the equation. But how can we use Rolle's theorem to prove this root is unique?
calculus applications rolles-theorem
calculus applications rolles-theorem
edited 26 mins ago
Eevee Trainer
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asked 34 mins ago
blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
3,30221755
edited 26 mins ago
Eevee Trainer
9,05731640
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blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
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edited 26 mins ago
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edited 26 mins ago
Eevee Trainer
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edited 26 mins ago
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9,05731640
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blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
3,30221755
asked 34 mins ago
blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
3,30221755
asked 34 mins ago
blue_eyed_...blue_eyed_...
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It is $$exp(x)geq 1+x$$ for all real $x$
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– Dr. Sonnhard Graubner
55 secs ago
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It is $$exp(x)geq 1+x$$ for all real $x$
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– Dr. Sonnhard Graubner
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It is $$exp(x)geq 1+x$$ for all real $x$
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– Dr. Sonnhard Graubner
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It is $$exp(x)geq 1+x$$ for all real $x$
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Let $f(x) = e^x - 1 - x$, and we observe that $f(0)=0$. $f$ is also obviously continuous and differentiable over the real numbers (if you wish to verify that in detail, you can do that separately).
Suppose there exists a second root $b neq 0$ such that $f(0) = f(b) = 0$. Then there exists some $c in (0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$ if $b<0$) such that $f'(c) = 0$ by Rolle's theorem.
$f'(x) = e^x - 1$, however, which satisfies $f'(x) = 0$ only when $x=0$, which is not in any interval $(0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$).
Thus, since no satisfactory $c$ exists, we conclude the equation only has one real root.
answered 28 mins ago
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I don't understand the second para.
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– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
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We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
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– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
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Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
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– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
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Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
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– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
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With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
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4 mins ago
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Let $f(x) = e^x - 1 - x$, and we observe that $f(0)=0$. $f$ is also obviously continuous and differentiable over the real numbers (if you wish to verify that in detail, you can do that separately).
Suppose there exists a second root $b neq 0$ such that $f(0) = f(b) = 0$. Then there exists some $c in (0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$ if $b<0$) such that $f'(c) = 0$ by Rolle's theorem.
$f'(x) = e^x - 1$, however, which satisfies $f'(x) = 0$ only when $x=0$, which is not in any interval $(0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$).
Thus, since no satisfactory $c$ exists, we conclude the equation only has one real root.
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
9,05731640
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I don't understand the second para.
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– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
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We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
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– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
1
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Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
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– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
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With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Let $f(x) = e^x - 1 - x$, and we observe that $f(0)=0$. $f$ is also obviously continuous and differentiable over the real numbers (if you wish to verify that in detail, you can do that separately).
Suppose there exists a second root $b neq 0$ such that $f(0) = f(b) = 0$. Then there exists some $c in (0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$ if $b<0$) such that $f'(c) = 0$ by Rolle's theorem.
$f'(x) = e^x - 1$, however, which satisfies $f'(x) = 0$ only when $x=0$, which is not in any interval $(0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$).
Thus, since no satisfactory $c$ exists, we conclude the equation only has one real root.
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
9,05731640
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I don't understand the second para.
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– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
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We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
1
$begingroup$
Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
$begingroup$
With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
Let $f(x) = e^x - 1 - x$, and we observe that $f(0)=0$. $f$ is also obviously continuous and differentiable over the real numbers (if you wish to verify that in detail, you can do that separately).
Suppose there exists a second root $b neq 0$ such that $f(0) = f(b) = 0$. Then there exists some $c in (0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$ if $b<0$) such that $f'(c) = 0$ by Rolle's theorem.
$f'(x) = e^x - 1$, however, which satisfies $f'(x) = 0$ only when $x=0$, which is not in any interval $(0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$).
Thus, since no satisfactory $c$ exists, we conclude the equation only has one real root.
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
9,05731640
$endgroup$
Let $f(x) = e^x - 1 - x$, and we observe that $f(0)=0$. $f$ is also obviously continuous and differentiable over the real numbers (if you wish to verify that in detail, you can do that separately).
Suppose there exists a second root $b neq 0$ such that $f(0) = f(b) = 0$. Then there exists some $c in (0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$ if $b<0$) such that $f'(c) = 0$ by Rolle's theorem.
$f'(x) = e^x - 1$, however, which satisfies $f'(x) = 0$ only when $x=0$, which is not in any interval $(0,b)$ (or $(b,0)$).
Thus, since no satisfactory $c$ exists, we conclude the equation only has one real root.
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
9,05731640
edited 6 mins ago
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
9,05731640
answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
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answered 28 mins ago
Eevee TrainerEevee Trainer
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9,05731640
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I don't understand the second para.
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– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
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We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
1
$begingroup$
Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
$begingroup$
With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
add a comment |
$begingroup$
I don't understand the second para.
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– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
$begingroup$
We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
1
$begingroup$
Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
$begingroup$
With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
$begingroup$
I don't understand the second para.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
$begingroup$
I don't understand the second para.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
25 mins ago
$begingroup$
We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
$begingroup$
We want to show that there exists no second (unique) root, so we seek a contradiction by supposing it exists. Okay, so if the second root is not unique, it is some real number $b$ that is not equal to our first root, $0$. If $b$ is a root, then we are ensured $f(b) =0$. Coincidentally, $f(b) = f(0)$, which gives us a situation in which Rolle's theorem applies. Then, there exists some point $c$ between $b$ and $0$ such that the derivative of $f$ is equal to zero.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
23 mins ago
1
1
$begingroup$
Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Do we not need to check for continuity and differentiability of $f(x)$ in $[0,b]$ and $(0,b)$ respectively before applying Rolle's Theorem?
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
18 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
$begingroup$
Yeah, technically you do if you want to be rigorous (and that's a fair point to bring up). Though in this case it's one of those cases where it's "obvious" in the sense that $f$ is obviously continuous and differentiable over $Bbb R$. I suppose whether you want to prove that, or just state it as an obvious thing, depends on the rigor expected of you in your course.
$endgroup$
– Eevee Trainer
7 mins ago
$begingroup$
With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
$begingroup$
With regard to my course, we need to prove those conditions of Rolle's Theorem everytime we are willing to use it.
$endgroup$
– blue_eyed_...
4 mins ago
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