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How does the Mean Value Theorem prove that a positive derivative means increasing, and turn that into a proof that eˣ > 1 + x?
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Sign of and increasing, decreasing or constant
Rewrite the MVT as with , and prove from it the three facts for , and .
The MVT versus linear approximation
Contrast with the exact MVT equation, and write the bound over as a statement about speeds.
Proving for
Write out the proof with : its value at , its derivative, the sign of that derivative, and the conclusion.
Iterating to and beyond
Prove the second inequality with , using the first inequality for , then write the next polynomial bound and the limiting series for .