The function f given as
f(x) = \(\frac{x - 1}{x - 3}\) is a rational function which is continuous except at x = 3.
But 3 ∉ [4, 5]
Hence, it is continuous on [4, 5] and differentiable on (4, 5).
Thus, the function f satisfies the conditions of Lagrange’s mean value theorem.
∴ there exists c ∈ (4, 5) such that
Hence, Lagrange’s mean value theorem is verified.