Math Problem Statement

Find a b c

Find a, b, c for the given cubic function problems involving concavity, tangency, and inflection points.

Solution

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Q1:

Given the curve f(x)=ax3+bx2+cf(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + c, we are asked to find the values of aa, bb, and cc based on the following conditions:

  1. The curve is concave up when x<1x < 1 and concave down when x>1x > 1.
  2. The curve is tangent to the line y+9x=28y + 9x = 28 at the point (3,1)(3,1).

Steps to Solve:

  1. Concavity Conditions:

    • The concavity of the function is determined by the second derivative, f(x)f''(x).
    • For concave up at x<1x < 1, f(x)>0f''(x) > 0 for x<1x < 1.
    • For concave down at x>1x > 1, f(x)<0f''(x) < 0 for x>1x > 1.
    • We will compute f(x)f''(x) and analyze it.
  2. Tangent Line Condition:

    • The line equation is y+9x=28y + 9x = 28, which simplifies to y=9x+28y = -9x + 28.
    • The point of tangency is (3,1)(3, 1), meaning that the function value at x=3x = 3 should be 1, and the slope of the tangent line (which is 9-9) should match the slope of the curve at that point.

Step-by-Step Approach:

  1. Find the first and second derivatives of f(x)f(x): f(x)=3ax2+2bxf'(x) = 3ax^2 + 2bx f(x)=6ax+2bf''(x) = 6ax + 2b

  2. Use the conditions to form equations:

    • From the concavity condition, we know f(x)f''(x) should change sign at x=1x = 1.
    • The function value at x=3x = 3 should satisfy f(3)=1f(3) = 1.
    • The slope at x=3x = 3 should be equal to the slope of the line, so f(3)=9f'(3) = -9.

Now, let's calculate these values and find the values of aa, bb, and cc.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Cubic Functions
Derivatives
Concavity
Tangent Lines
Inflection Points

Formulas

f'(x) = 3ax^2 + 2bx
f''(x) = 6ax + 2b
Tangent Line Equation: y = mx + b

Theorems

Concavity Test
Tangent Line Condition
Inflection Point Condition

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12