The mean value theorem states that if a function is continuous on the closed interval and differentiable on the open interval , then there exists at least one point in such that the instantaneous rate of change (derivative) at equals the average rate of change over the interval. Mathematically, this is expressed as .
Conditions: ; is continuous on ; is differentiable on
The mean value theorem states that if a function is continuous on the closed interval and differentiable on the open interval , then there exists at least one point in such that the instantaneous rate of change (derivative) at equals the average rate of change over the interval. Mathematically, this is expressed as .
Conditions: ; is continuous on ; is differentiable on