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OpenStudy (anonymous):

A continuous function y=f(x) is known to be negative at x=0 and positive at x=1. Why does the equation f(x)=0 have at least one solution between x=0 and x=1? Illustrate with a sketch.

OpenStudy (loser66):

what does solution mean? does it mean f(x)=0 at some x?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

I think there are types of function where it is negative at x=0 and positive at x=1

OpenStudy (loser66):

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OpenStudy (anonymous):

And that I need to find the function that makes it true

OpenStudy (anonymous):

It could be a step function

OpenStudy (loser66):

your problem is "A continuous function..." right? where does step function come from?

OpenStudy (loser66):

step function is not a continuous function,friend

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Yea

OpenStudy (anonymous):

Could it be a cubed function?

OpenStudy (loser66):

a line is ok, friend |dw:1378338857410:dw|

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