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Intermediate Value Theorem (for continuous functions) ‐ IVT

Justification with the IVT.
1. The function 𝑓 𝑥 is continuous on an
interval 𝑎, 𝑏 .
2. 𝑓 𝑎 𝑓 𝑏 or 𝑓 𝑎 𝑓 𝑏 .
3. 𝑓 𝑐 is between 𝑓 𝑎 and 𝑓 𝑏 .
Conclusion: “According to the IVT, there is a value 𝑐 such that 𝑓 𝑐 ___

and 𝑎 𝑐 𝑏.”
Below is a table of values for a continuous function 𝑓.

𝑥 0 3 4 8 9
𝑓 𝑥 1 5 3 7 1
1. On the interval 0 𝑥 9 what is the minimum number of zeros?
2. On the interval 4 𝑥 9, what is the fewest possible times 𝑓 𝑥 1?
3. On the interval 0 𝑥 4, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.
Y
es, on the interval 3 𝑥 4, 𝑓 𝑥 2 because of the IVT.
4. On the interval 4 𝑥 8, could there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.
5. Will the function 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 1 ever equal 8 on the interval 1, 5 ? Explain.

1.16 Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT)
Calculus
Practice
Below is a table of values for a continuous function 𝑓.
𝑥 5 1 3 8 14
𝑓 𝑥 7 40 21 75 100
According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟑𝟎 and 𝟓 𝒄 𝟏.
Yes, there could be, but the IVT does not guarantee it.
4. For 1 𝑥 14, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑓 𝑥 20?
Below is a table of values for a continuous function ℎ.

𝑥 7 2 1 4 11
ℎ 𝑥 2 5 6 1 10
No, the IVT cannot guarantee 𝒇 𝒙 𝟐 because the smallest 𝒚-value is 𝟏.
Yes, there could be, but the IVT does not guarantee it.

Below is a table of values for a continuous function 𝑔.
𝑥 0 2 15 32 50
𝑔 𝑥 1 10 17 10 8
11. On the interval 2 𝑥 15, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑔 𝑥 3? Explain.
𝒈 𝒙 might be 𝟑 at some point, but the IVT does not guarantee it because the smallest guaranteed
value is 𝟏𝟎.
12. On the interval 15 𝑥 32, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑔 𝑥 11? Explain.
According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟏𝟏 and 𝟏𝟓 𝒄 𝟑𝟐.
13. What is the minimum number of zeros 𝑔 must have on the interval 15 𝑥 50?
14. What is the minimum number of zeros 𝑔 must have on the interval 0 𝑥 50?
15. For 15 𝑥 50, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑔 𝑥 1?
Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to answer each problem.

16. If 𝑓 𝑥 3 𝑥 , will 𝑓 𝑥 0 on the 17. If g 𝑥 , will 𝑔 𝑥 1 on the interval
interval 2, 1 ? Explain. 2, 5 ? Explain.
𝒇 𝒙 is a continuous polynomial function.
𝒈 𝒙 is discontinuous at 𝑥 0, but is
continuous on the interval 2, 5 .
𝒇 𝟐 𝟏 and 𝒇 𝟏 𝟐 𝟏 𝟏
𝒈 𝟐 and 𝒈 𝟓
𝟐 𝟓
According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such There is no guarantee that 𝒈 𝒙 𝟏 because
that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟎 and 𝟐 𝒄 𝟏. the smallest value is .
18. Calculator active. If ℎ 𝑥 ln 2𝑥 1 , 19. If 𝑓 𝑡 3𝑡 10𝑡 2, will 𝑓 𝑥 1 on

will ℎ 𝑥 3 on the interval 2, 20 ? the interval 1, 3 ? Explain.
Explain.
𝟏 𝒇 𝒕 is a continuous polynomial function.
𝒉 𝒙 is continuous on 𝒙
𝟐
𝒇 𝟏 𝟏𝟓 and 𝒇 𝟑 𝟏
𝒉 𝟐 𝟏. 𝟔𝟎𝟗 and 𝒉 𝟐𝟎 𝟑. 𝟕𝟏𝟑𝟓
According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such

According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such
that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟏 and 𝟏 𝒄 𝟑.
that 𝒉 𝒄 𝟑 and 𝟐 𝒄 𝟐𝟎.
1.16 Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT) Test Prep
20. Let 𝑓 be a continuous function such that 𝑓 1 7 and 𝑓 7 1. Let 𝑔 be the function given by
𝑔 𝑥 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥. Explain why there must be a value 𝑐 for 1 𝑐 7 such that 𝑔 𝑐 0.
21. The function 𝑓 is continuous on the closed interval 1, 3 and has values that are given in the table
below.
𝑥 1 2 3
𝑓 𝑥 2 𝑘 3
The equation 𝑔 𝑥 1 must have at least two intersections with 𝑓 in the interval 1, 3 if 𝑘
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 4
22. Suppose 𝑓 is continuous on the closed interval 0,4 and suppose 𝑓 0 1, 𝑓 1 2, 𝑓 2 0,

𝑓 3 3, 𝑓 4 3. Which of the following statements about the zeros of 𝑓 on 0,4 is always
true?
(A) 𝑓 has exactly one zero on (B) 𝑓 has more than one zero (C) 𝑓 has more than two zeros
0, 4 . on 0, 4 . on 0, 4 .
(D) 𝑓 has exactly two zeros on (E) None of the statements

0, 4 . above is true.

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Calculus 1.

16 Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT) Notes

Intermediate Value Theorem (for continuous functions) ‐ IVT

Conclusion: “According to the IVT, there is a value 𝑐 such that 𝑓 𝑐 ___

Below is a table of values for a continuous function 𝑓.

1. On the interval 0 𝑥 9 what is the minimum number of zeros?

2. On the interval 4 𝑥 9, what is the fewest possible times 𝑓 𝑥 1?

3. On the interval 0 𝑥 4, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.

4. On the interval 4 𝑥 8, could there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.

5. Will the function 𝑓 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 1 ever equal 8 on the interval 1, 5 ? Explain.

1. On the interval 5 𝑥 1, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 30? Explain.

According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟑𝟎 and 𝟓 𝒄 𝟏.

2. On the interval 3 𝑥 8, could there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 100? Explain.

3. On the interval 5 𝑥 14 what is the minimum number of zeros?

4. For 1 𝑥 14, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑓 𝑥 20?

5. For 1 𝑥 8, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑓 𝑥 7?

Below is a table of values for a continuous function ℎ.

6. For 7 𝑥 1, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑓 𝑥 3?

7. On the interval 4 𝑥 11, must there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.

No, the IVT cannot guarantee 𝒇 𝒙 𝟐 because the smallest 𝒚-value is 𝟏.

8. For 2 𝑥 4, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑓 𝑥 2?

9. On the interval 1 𝑥 11, could there be a value of 𝑥 for which 𝑓 𝑥 2? Explain.

10. On the interval 7 𝑥 11 what is the minimum number of zeros?

According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such that 𝒇 𝒄 𝟏𝟏 and 𝟏𝟓 𝒄 𝟑𝟐.

15. For 15 𝑥 50, what is the fewest possible number of times 𝑔 𝑥 1?

Use the Intermediate Value Theorem to answer each problem.

18. Calculator active. If ℎ 𝑥 ln 2𝑥 1 , 19. If 𝑓 𝑡 3𝑡 10𝑡 2, will 𝑓 𝑥 1 on

According to the IVT, there is a value 𝒄 such

(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 3 (E) 4

22. Suppose 𝑓 is continuous on the closed interval 0,4 and suppose 𝑓 0 1, 𝑓 1 2, 𝑓 2 0,

(D) 𝑓 has exactly two zeros on (E) None of the statements

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