Give an example of: 1. An interval where the Mean Value Theorem does not apply when f(x)=1/x. 2. A continuous function f on the interval [−1, 1] that does not satisfy the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem.

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Give an example of:

1. An interval where the Mean Value Theorem does not apply when f(x)=1/x.

2. A continuous function f on the interval [−1, 1] that does not satisfy the conclusion of the Mean Value Theorem.

 

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