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Theorems on continuous functions
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3.3. Theorems on continuous functions

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In 3.3. Theorems on continuous functions

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f\text{ is continuous at }[a,b],\ f(a)\neq f(b) \Rightarrow \forall k\in(\min\{f(a),f(b)\},\max\{f(a),f(b)\})\ \exists c\in(a,b): f(c)=k

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Differential calculus
Continuity
Theorems on continuous functions

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For every

k

between

f(a)

and

f(b)

(IVT).

Variables

$a$ Point or real constant
$b$ Interval endpoint or constant
$c$ Intermediate point (MVT, Rolle)
$f$ Function
$k$ Real constant

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