Math Problem Statement

If g(x) = 3x + 5, f(x) = ax^2 - bx^3 + cx are touching each other at the inflection point and the function f has an inflection point (1,8), then find the values of a, b, c.

Solution

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The problem is:

Given that g(x)=3x+5g(x) = 3x + 5 and f(x)=ax2bx3+cxf(x) = ax^2 - bx^3 + cx intersect at an inflection point, and that the function ff has an inflection point at (1,8)(1, 8), find the values of aa, bb, and cc.

To solve this:

  1. Inflection point: An inflection point occurs where the second derivative of the function is zero.
  2. Intersection of functions: For the functions g(x)g(x) and f(x)f(x) to intersect at the inflection point, they must have the same value and slope at the point of intersection.

We'll need to:

  • Use the second derivative of f(x)f(x) to confirm the inflection point.
  • Solve the system of equations that come from the conditions given (value at (1,8)(1, 8), slopes being equal, etc.).

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Inflection Points
Second Derivatives
Systems of Equations
Functions

Formulas

f''(x) = 0 (Second Derivative for Inflection Points)
f(x) = ax^2 - bx^3 + cx

Theorems

Inflection Point Theorem
Intersection of Functions

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12