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Lagrange’s mean value theorem is also called as

Options

A

Euclid’s theorem

B

Rolle’s theorem

C

a special case of Rolle’s theorem

D

the mean value theorem

Correct Answer :

the mean value theorem

Solution :

The correct option is "the mean value theorem".

Step-by-Step Explanation:

1. Definition of Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem:
Lagrange's Mean Value Theorem (often abbreviated as LMVT) states that if a function f is continuous on a closed interval [a,b] and differentiable on the open interval (a,b), then there exists at least one point c in the open interval (a,b) such that:

f(c)=f(b)f(a)ba

This formula shows that the instantaneous rate of change (derivative) at some point is equal to the average rate of change over the interval.

2. Terminology:
In calculus, when mathematicians refer to "the mean value theorem" without any prefix, they are referring to Lagrange's formulation. Rolle's theorem is actually a special case of Lagrange's mean value theorem where f(a)=f(b), resulting in f(c)=0. Therefore, Lagrange's mean value theorem is also widely known simply as the mean value theorem.

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