Question

Hi I'm really struggling in my calc class rite now...
in the mean value theorem, what is C?
the critical point? or does it stand for something else?

Answer 1

c is a point in the open interval (a,b) such that \(f'(c)=\frac{f(b)-f(a)}{b-a}\).

Answer 2

thank you :D so like C is always exactly in the middle? or it just has to be in between A and B?

Answer 3

It's just bewtween a and b, it can be closer to one of them.

Answer 4

between*

Answer 5

You should work an example, it will help you understand the concept more.

Answer 6

ok thank you :)