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Homework Statement
Show that [itex] \frac{a_0}{1} + \frac{a_1}{2} + ... \frac{(a_n)}{(n+1)} = 0 [/itex]
then [itex] a_0 + a_1x + ... + a_nx^n [/itex] = 0
for some x in the interval [0, 1].
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The Attempt at a Solution
I thought at first the easiest value to find for a, would be 0, but it is not included on the interval and the question wants a more theoretical approach, rather than solving for a itself. I think I would be able to use limits in order to solve this question, but the most puzzling part is how to set it up (what would the function be on which the limit is being tested)? Is it the general form: [itex] \frac{a_n}{(n+1)} [/itex] and [itex] a_nx^n [/itex] ? Thank you.