Rolle's Theorem Definition
rôlz, rōlz
noun
A theorem stating that if a curve is continuous, has two x -intercepts, and has a tangent at every point between the intercepts, at least one of these tangents is parallel to the x -axis.
American Heritage
Origin of Rolle's Theorem
After Michel Rolle (1652–1719), French mathematician
From American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition
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