Exercise 11: Suppose that f and g are continuous on a, b, and f(a) < g(a) and f(b) > g(b). Prove that there exists c € (a, b) such that f (c) = g(c). Hint: Consider (f - g)(x).

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Exercise 11: Suppose that f and g are continuous on a, b, and f(a) < g(a) and f(b) > g(b). Prove that there
exists c € (a, b) such that f (c) = g(c).
Hint: Consider (f - g)(x).
Transcribed Image Text:Exercise 11: Suppose that f and g are continuous on a, b, and f(a) < g(a) and f(b) > g(b). Prove that there exists c € (a, b) such that f (c) = g(c). Hint: Consider (f - g)(x).
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