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Problem

Consider the function g(x)=∣x∣g(x)=|x| on the closed interval [−1,1][-1,1]. Which statement identifies the hypothesis that prevents the Mean Value Theorem from guaranteeing a number cc in (−1,1)(-1,1) with g′(c)=0g'(c)=0? a) gg is not continuous on [−1,1][-1,1]. b) Since g(−1)=g(1)g(-1)=g(1), Rolle's Theorem applies instead, so the Mean Value Theorem does not. c) gg is not differentiable on (−1,1)(-1,1). d) The average rate of change of gg on [−1,1][-1,1] is not zero.

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