If we apply Rolle's Theorem to the function f(x) = 2x² – 20x – 9 on the interval [3, 7], how many values of c exist such that f'(c) = 0? What is the value of c?

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If we apply Rolle's Theorem to the function f(x) = 2x2 – 20x – 9 on the interval [3, 7), how many
values of c exist such that f'(c) = 0?
What is the value of c?
Transcribed Image Text:If we apply Rolle's Theorem to the function f(x) = 2x2 – 20x – 9 on the interval [3, 7), how many values of c exist such that f'(c) = 0? What is the value of c?
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