Prove: If f is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on nd f'(x) < 0, VE(a, b) then is ƒ is decreasing on [a,b].

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3. (12) Prove: If f is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on
(a,b) and f'(x) < 0, Væe(a, b) then is ƒ is decreasing on [a,b].
Transcribed Image Text:3. (12) Prove: If f is continuous on [a,b] and differentiable on (a,b) and f'(x) < 0, Væe(a, b) then is ƒ is decreasing on [a,b].
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