Mean value theorem equivalence

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Is is the image correct and is the answer to part (b) of the question below also correct?

  1. Consider a function $f : \mathbb{R} \rightarrow \mathbb{R}.

(a) State the Mean Value Theorem for $f$ on an interval $[a, b]$.

**(b) Compute the mean value $M_k$ on the interval $[0, k], k > 0$ of the function $f(x)= (x- 1)(x- 3) = x^2 - 4x + 3**$

(c) Find $k > 0$ such that $M_k = 0$

(Context for my question) Math is not my strongest suit and I have a lot of self-doubt.I wanted to confirm that both equations are the same; I've tried to check it myself but whatever I get I doubt going back to my shaky confidence. Thanks!

Answer to (b) and also if both equations are the same