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AP Calculus Name: _____________________

WS 1.6 Intermediate Value Theorem


In problems 1-2,
(A) Use the graphic organizer to determine if the Intermediate Value Theorem can be applied to f on the given
interval.
(B) Can we guarantee a value k such that f (c )=k .
Function Conditions Conditions met? Explain why
Yes/no
1
3 f is continuous on
1. f =( x−1 ) on
[0,2] f (c)=−0 .5 [ _____,_____ ]
,

k is a number between f (___ )=____ ,


f (___ ) and f (___ )=____
f (___ )
f (___ )<___ <f ( ___ )
Template for constructing and arguments for IVT:

Yes, since f is continuous on the interval [ _____,_____ ] , and the value k is a number between
f (___ ) and f (___ ) , then by the IVT there must be at least one value c within the interval
[ _____,_____ ] ,
such that f (c )=k .
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Function Conditions Conditions met? Explain why
Yes/no
2
x +x f is continuous on
f=
2. x−1 on [ _____,_____ ]
5
[ ]
2
,4
, f (c )=6
k is a number between f (___ )=____ ,
f (___ ) and f (___ )=____
f (___ )
f (___ )< ___ <f ( ___ )
Template for constructing and arguments for IVT:

Yes, since f is continuous on the interval [ _____,_____ ] , and the value k is a number between
f (___ ) and f (___ ) , then by the IVT there must be at least one value c within the interval
[ _____,_____ ] ,
such that f (c )=k .
_____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Function Conditions Conditions met? Explain why
Yes/no
3. f is continuous on

f=¿ { x2+1 for −2≤x≤1 ¿ ¿¿¿ [ _____,_____ ]

on [−2,2] , f (c )=3 k is a number between f (___ )=____ ,


f (___ ) and f (___ )=____
f (___ ) f (___ )<___ <f ( ___ )
Template for constructing and arguments for IVT:
Yes, since f is continuous on the interval [ _____,_____ ] , and the value k is a number between
f (___ ) and f (___ ) , then by the IVT there must be at least one value c within the interval
[ _____,_____ ] ,
such that f (c )=k .

In problems 4-6, determine if the conditions are met and construct a mathematical argument to explain each situation.

4. A particle moves along a continuous function, x(t ) , where x is the position at time t, such that its position is x (2)=5 and
x (5 )=2 . Another particle moves such that its position is given by h(t )=x(t )−t . Explain why there must be a value r for
2<r <5 such that h(r )=0 .

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5. A rocket has a positive velocity v(t ) after being launched upward from an initial height of 0 feet at time t seconds. The
velocity of the rocket is recorded for selected values of t over the interval 0≤t ≤40 seconds, as shown in the table. Do the
data in the table support the conclusion that the rocket’s velocity is 25 feet per second at some time t with 20<t <30 ? Give a
reason for your answer.
t (seconds) 0 10 20 30 40
v(t ) (ft per
5 14 22 29 35
sec)

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6. A scientist measures the depth of the Doe River at Picnic Point. The river is 24 feet wide at this location. The measurements are taken
in a straight line perpendicular to the edge of the river. The data are shown in the table. Do the data in the table support the conclusion
that the depth of the river is 6 feet at some distance from the river’s edge with 8<t <22 ? Give a reason for your answer.

Distance from river’s edge (ft) 0 8 14 22 40


Depth of the water (ft) 0 7 8 2 0

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7. For problem #6 above, can IVT guarantee a depth of 10 feet anywhere on [ 0 , 40 ]? Why?

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