Math Problem Statement

Consider the function f(x) = 2 ln(x) / x, defined for x > 0. a) Study the maxima, minima, and regions of increase/decrease. b) Does this function have asymptotes? Make a sketch of its graph. c) Calculate the equation of the tangent line to the graph of y = f(x) at x = 1.

Solution

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1. Function Overview

We are given the function:

f(x)=2ln(x)x,withx>0.f(x) = 2 \frac{\ln(x)}{x}, \quad \text{with} \quad x > 0.

a) Study the maxima, minima, and regions of increase/decrease

1.1 Critical Points:

To find the critical points (maxima or minima), we need to calculate the derivative of f(x)f(x):

f(x)=ddx(2ln(x)x).f'(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( 2 \frac{\ln(x)}{x} \right).

Using the quotient rule for derivatives (u(x)v(x))=u(x)v(x)u(x)v(x)v(x)2\left( \frac{u(x)}{v(x)} \right)' = \frac{u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)}{v(x)^2}, where u(x)=2ln(x)u(x) = 2 \ln(x) and v(x)=xv(x) = x, we get:

f(x)=2(1xxln(x)1)x2=2(1ln(x))x2.f'(x) = \frac{2 \left( \frac{1}{x} \cdot x - \ln(x) \cdot 1 \right)}{x^2} = \frac{2 (1 - \ln(x))}{x^2}.

Set f(x)=0f'(x) = 0 to find critical points:

1ln(x)=0ln(x)=1x=e.1 - \ln(x) = 0 \quad \Rightarrow \quad \ln(x) = 1 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x = e.

So, x=ex = e is a critical point. To determine whether it is a maximum or minimum, we check the second derivative f(x)f''(x).

1.2 Second Derivative:

Differentiate f(x)=2(1ln(x))x2f'(x) = \frac{2 (1 - \ln(x))}{x^2}:

[ f''(x) = \frac{d

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Derivatives
Maxima and Minima
Asymptotes
Tangent Lines

Formulas

Quotient Rule: (u(x)/v(x))' = (u'(x)v(x) - u(x)v'(x)) / v(x)^2
Derivative of ln(x): d(ln(x))/dx = 1/x
Tangent Line Equation: y = f'(x0)(x - x0) + f(x0)

Theorems

First Derivative Test
Second Derivative Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-university/Advanced calculus)