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A function f is defined on an interval [a, b]. Which of the following statement(s) is are incorrect? (A) If f(a) and f(b) have opposite signs,then there must be a point `cin(a,b)` such that f(c)=0.

A

if f(a ) and f(b) have opposite sings then there must be a point `c in (a,b) ` such that f(c ) =0

B

if f is continuous on `[a,b] , f(a) lt 0, and f(b)gt 0,` then there must be point ` c in (a,b) ` such that f( c) =0.

C

if f is continuous on [a,b] , and there is point c in (a,b) such that f( c) -0 , then f(a) and f(b) have opposite signs

D

if f has no zeros on [a,b] then f(a) and f(b) have the same sign.

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To determine which statements about the function \( f \) defined on the interval \([a, b]\) are incorrect, we need to analyze the given statement (A) and compare it with the properties of continuous functions. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Statement (A)**: - The statement says: "If \( f(a) \) and \( f(b) \) have opposite signs, then there must be a point \( c \in (a, b) \) such that \( f(c) = 0 \)." - This is a direct application of the Intermediate Value Theorem (IVT), which states that if a function is continuous on an interval and takes on opposite signs at the endpoints, then it must cross zero at some point within the interval. 2. **Checking Continuity**: - For the statement to hold true, the function \( f \) must be continuous on the interval \([a, b]\). The statement does not specify that \( f \) is continuous, but it is implied in the context of the IVT. 3. **Conclusion for Statement (A)**: - If \( f(a) \) and \( f(b) \) have opposite signs and \( f \) is continuous on \([a, b]\), then there exists at least one point \( c \in (a, b) \) such that \( f(c) = 0 \). Therefore, statement (A) is **correct**. 4. **Analyzing Other Statements**: - Without loss of generality, let's assume there are other statements (B and C) that need to be evaluated similarly. - For example, if statement (B) states that "If \( f(a) < 0 \) and \( f(b) > 0 \), then there exists a point \( c \in (a, b) \) such that \( f(c) = 0 \)", this would also be true under the assumption of continuity. - If statement (C) states that "If \( f \) is continuous on \([a, b]\) and \( f(a) \) and \( f(b) \) have opposite signs, then there exists a point \( c \in (a, b) \) such that \( f(c) = 0 \)", this is also true. 5. **Identifying Incorrect Statements**: - If any of the statements (B or C) contradict the properties of continuous functions or the IVT, then those would be marked as incorrect. In the provided video transcript, it is suggested that statement (C) is incorrect, but this contradicts the established properties of continuous functions. ### Final Answer: - The statement (A) is **correct**. - If statement (C) is indeed claimed to be incorrect, it should be verified against the properties of continuity and the IVT. However, based on standard mathematical principles, statement (C) should also be **correct**.
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