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On Differentiation
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On Derivatives
1. Prove that for any even function provided that is valid, must equal 0.
Question Hint text-align:center; Given a function ƒ such that 1.2em ƒ(x) = ƒ(-x) ∀x, prove that if ƒ'(0) is valid, 1.2em ƒ'(0) = 0.
Methodology Hint 1a text-align:center; It is easy to prove this using contradiction ().
Methodology Hint 1b text-align:center; P in this case is "the function is even". Q in this case is "ƒ'(0) = 0". From there, prove that -Q implies -P, to highlight the contradiction.
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