Math Problem Statement

Best ̈am f ′′′(0) om f (x) = ln(x + 1)

Solution

To find f(0)f'''(0) for the function f(x)=ln(x+1)f(x) = \ln(x + 1), we will go through the following steps:

  1. Find the first derivative f(x)f'(x):

    Since f(x)=ln(x+1)f(x) = \ln(x + 1), by the chain rule, we have: f(x)=1x+1.f'(x) = \frac{1}{x + 1}.

  2. Find the second derivative f(x)f''(x):

    Differentiating f(x)=1x+1f'(x) = \frac{1}{x + 1} with respect to xx: f(x)=1(x+1)2.f''(x) = -\frac{1}{(x + 1)^2}.

  3. Find the third derivative f(x)f'''(x):

    Differentiating f(x)=1(x+1)2f''(x) = -\frac{1}{(x + 1)^2} with respect to xx: f(x)=2(x+1)3.f'''(x) = \frac{2}{(x + 1)^3}.

  4. Evaluate f(0)f'''(0):

    Substitute x=0x = 0 into f(x)f'''(x): f(0)=2(0+1)3=2.f'''(0) = \frac{2}{(0 + 1)^3} = 2.

So, the value of f(0)f'''(0) is: f(0)=2.f'''(0) = 2.

Would you like further details on any of these steps, or do you have additional questions?


Here are five related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How do we find higher-order derivatives for functions involving logarithms?
  2. What would the fourth derivative f(4)(x)f^{(4)}(x) of ln(x+1)\ln(x + 1) look like?
  3. Can we use Taylor series to approximate ln(x+1)\ln(x + 1) around x=0x = 0?
  4. How does the chain rule apply to functions inside logarithmic functions?
  5. How would the result change if we started with f(x)=ln(2x+1)f(x) = \ln(2x + 1)?

Tip: For functions involving ln(x+a)\ln(x + a), derivatives tend to involve powers of x+ax + a in the denominator, which can simplify when evaluating at points like x=0x = 0.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Higher-Order Derivatives
Logarithmic Differentiation

Formulas

First derivative of f(x) = ln(x + 1): f'(x) = 1 / (x + 1)
Second derivative of f(x) = ln(x + 1): f''(x) = -1 / (x + 1)^2
Third derivative of f(x) = ln(x + 1): f'''(x) = 2 / (x + 1)^3

Theorems

Chain Rule

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12