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Suppose $f(x)$ is a function that has this property:

For all real numbers $$a$$ and $$b$$ such that $a $$y=f(x)$$ between $$x=a$$ and $$x=b$$ lies below the line segment whose endpoints are $$(a,f(a))$$ and $$(b,f(b))$$. (A function with this property is called strictly~convex.) Given that$f(x)$passes through$(-2,5)$and$(2,9)$, what is the range of all possible values for$f(1)\$? Express your answer in interval notation.

Guest May 11, 2018
edited by Guest  May 11, 2018
edited by Guest  May 11, 2018
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I think that a part of your question is missing.

Melody  May 11, 2018
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The whole second part of the second sentence wouldn't load onto the screen, until I replaced some of the variables with LATEX. sry

Guest May 11, 2018
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Let a=-2 and b=2. Then the special property of f(x) tells us that the point (1,f(1)) lies below the line segment through (-2,5) and (2,9). This line segment is part of the line with equation y=x+7, so it passes through (1,8). Therefore, f(1)<8. There are no further restrictions on f(1).  Thus, as an interval, the range of possible values for f(1) is $$\boxed{(-\infty,8)}$$

Guest May 12, 2018
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Yes I think guest is correct, thanks guest :)

Melody  May 12, 2018