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extended mean-value theorem (Theorem)

Let $f:[a,b]\to\mathbb{R}$ and $g:[a,b]\to\mathbb{R}$ be continuous on $[a,b]$ and differentiable on $(a,b)$ Then there exists some number $\xi\in(a,b)$ satisfying: $$(f(b)-f(a))g^\prime(\xi)=(g(b)-g(a))f^\prime(\xi).$$ If $g$ is linear this becomes the usual mean-value theorem.




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See Also: mean-value theorem

Other names:  Cauchy's mean value theorem, extended mean value theorem, generalized mean value theorem

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proof of extended mean-value theorem (Proof) by pbruin
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Cross-references: mean-value theorem, number, differentiable, continuous
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AMS MSC26A06 (Real functions :: Functions of one variable :: One-variable calculus)

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