Math Problem Statement
Solution
Let's go through the exercises step by step:
Exercice 1:
The graph shows the function , defined and differentiable over the set of real numbers, with the following conditions:
- Point and point are on the curve.
- The tangents at points and are horizontal.
Questions:
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Determine and , justifying your answers.
- From the graph, at point , we have .
- At point , we have .
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Determine and , justifying your answers.
- The tangents at points and are horizontal, which means the derivative at these points is zero:
- The tangents at points and are horizontal, which means the derivative at these points is zero:
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The function is defined by . Determine , , , and .
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(a) Find in terms of :
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(b) Determine and :
- Using the point : , so .
- Using the point : Substitute into . Given , we get:
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(c) Find two equations for and :
- Using : From , substitute :
- From :
- Since , the equation becomes:
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(d) Determine and , and thus :
- Using and :
- Therefore, .
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Exercice 2:
Let .
Questions:
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Show in two different ways that for all real .
- Rewrite . Since and , the product is non-negative.
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Show that is differentiable over .
- The product and chain rule indicate is differentiable since both components are differentiable.
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Study the sign of and deduce the variations of over .
- Given , solve and analyze the intervals to determine increasing or decreasing behavior.
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Construct the graph of .
Would you like more details on any specific part, or help with graph construction? Here are some further questions to explore:
- How does differentiability relate to the continuity of a function?
- How can you confirm the results of the derivative graphically?
- What are the implications of horizontal tangents for local maxima or minima?
- How does the behavior of the exponential function affect the function ?
- How can the second derivative test be used to confirm concavity?
Tip: To sketch functions accurately, always find critical points, inflection points, and asymptotic behavior!
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Differentiation
Cubic Functions
Polynomial Derivatives
Horizontal Tangents
Formulas
f(x) = ax^3 + bx^2 + cx + d
f'(x) = 3ax^2 + 2bx + c
Theorems
Derivatives and Horizontal Tangents Theorem
Polynomial Function Behavior
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12 (High School Calculus)