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Using the Mean Value Theorem In Exercises 39-48, determine whether the Mean Value Theorem can be applied to f on the closed internal [ a, b ]. If the Mean Value Theorem can be applied, find all values of c in the open interval ( a, b ) such that
If the Mean Value Theorem cannot be applied, explain why not.
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