Math Problem Statement

If f and g are twice differentiable functions such that g(x) = e^(f(x)) and g''(x) = h(x)e^(f(x)), then h(x) = ?

Solution

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We have two functions, f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x), that are twice differentiable. The relations are given as:

  • g(x)=ef(x)g(x) = e^{f(x)}
  • g(x)=h(x)ef(x)g''(x) = h(x) e^{f(x)}

We need to find the function h(x)h(x).

Let's proceed step by step. I will differentiate g(x)g(x) and its second derivative to express h(x)h(x).

Step 1: First derivative of g(x)g(x)

Given g(x)=ef(x)g(x) = e^{f(x)}, applying the chain rule:

g(x)=ef(x)f(x)g'(x) = e^{f(x)} \cdot f'(x)

Step 2: Second derivative of g(x)g(x)

Now, differentiating g(x)g'(x):

g(x)=ddx(ef(x)f(x))g''(x) = \frac{d}{dx} \left( e^{f(x)} \cdot f'(x) \right)

We apply the product rule here:

g(x)=ef(x)(f(x))+ef(x)(f(x))2g''(x) = e^{f(x)} \cdot (f''(x)) + e^{f(x)} \cdot (f'(x))^2

Thus, we have:

g(x)=ef(x)(f(x)+(f(x))2)g''(x) = e^{f(x)} \cdot (f''(x) + (f'(x))^2)

Step 3: Match with the given expression for g(x)g''(x)

The given relation for g(x)g''(x) is g(x)=h(x)ef(x)g''(x) = h(x) e^{f(x)}. Comparing this with the expression derived:

ef(x)(f(x)+(f(x))2)=h(x)ef(x)e^{f(x)} \cdot (f''(x) + (f'(x))^2) = h(x) e^{f(x)}

Canceling ef(x)e^{f(x)} from both sides (assuming ef(x)0e^{f(x)} \neq 0):

f(x)+(f(x))2=h(x)f''(x) + (f'(x))^2 = h(x)

Final Answer:

Thus, the function h(x)h(x) is:

h(x)=f(x)+(f(x))2h(x) = f''(x) + (f'(x))^2

Let me know if you need any more details or clarifications on the steps.

Would you like me to explain further or explore related questions?

Here are 5 questions to help expand on this:

  1. How does the chain rule apply to the differentiation of g(x)=ef(x)g(x) = e^{f(x)}?
  2. Can you explain the product rule in more detail when applying it to g(x)g'(x)?
  3. What happens if we use a different form of g(x)g(x) in this problem?
  4. How would this method apply if we had more functions involved in g(x)g(x)?
  5. What are the implications of the function h(x)h(x) in the context of differential equations?

Tip: Make sure to keep track of the chain and product rules in differential calculus—they come in handy for many problems involving compositions of functions.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Differentiation
Chain Rule
Product Rule
Exponential Functions

Formulas

g(x) = e^(f(x))
g'(x) = e^(f(x)) * f'(x)
g''(x) = e^(f(x)) * (f''(x) + (f'(x))^2)
h(x) = f''(x) + (f'(x))^2

Theorems

Chain Rule
Product Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus / Advanced High School Calculus