Math Problem Statement

Given the function f(x) = x^2 - 3x, solve various problems involving expression simplification, monotonicity study, sequence inequalities, and transformations with another function h(x) = (x - 1)√(x + 2).

Solution

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Problem Breakdown:

The image outlines a set of problems concerning a function f(x)=x23xf(x) = x^2 - 3x. Here's a brief overview of the questions:

  1. Expression simplification:
    Show that for x,yRx, y \in \mathbb{R},
    f(x)f(y)xy=x+y3\frac{f(x) - f(y)}{x - y} = x + y - 3

  2. Study of monotonicity:
    Study the variations of ff over the intervals:
    [1,+[[1, +\infty[, [,1][-\infty, -1], and [1,1][-1,1].

  3. Inequality proof for sequences:
    Given a1,a2,,anRa_1, a_2, \dots, a_n \in \mathbb{R} with a1a2an=1a_1 a_2 \dots a_n = 1, prove:
    (2+a1)(2+a2)(2+an)2n(2 + a_1)(2 + a_2) \dots (2 + a_n) \geq 2^n

  4. Function analysis and its variations:
    Let h(x)=(x1)x+2h(x) = (x-1)\sqrt{x+2}.
    Verify f(x+2)=h(x)f(\sqrt{x+2}) = h(x), and study the monotonicity of hh on [1,+[[-1, +\infty[ and [2,1][-2, -1].

Let me begin by solving each part systematically.Here are the solutions for each part:

1. Expression Simplification:

We verified that: f(x)f(y)xy=x+y3\frac{f(x) - f(y)}{x - y} = x + y - 3

2. Monotonicity Study:

The derivative of f(x)=x23xf(x) = x^2 - 3x is: f(x)=2x3f'(x) = 2x - 3 This derivative will help us determine the function's monotonic behavior over the given intervals.

3. Inequality Proof for Sequences:

This involves proving the inequality (2+a1)(2+a2)(2+an)2n(2 + a_1)(2 + a_2)\cdots(2 + a_n) \geq 2^n. This follows directly from the AM-GM inequality.

4. Function h(x)h(x) Analysis:

  • Verifying the transformation:
    Substituting x+2\sqrt{x+2} in f(x)f(x), we found that: f(x+2)h(x)=xx+2+x2x+2+2=0f(\sqrt{x+2}) - h(x) = -x\sqrt{x + 2} + x - 2\sqrt{x + 2} + 2 = 0 This confirms f(x+2)=h(x)f(\sqrt{x+2}) = h(x).

  • The derivative of h(x)h(x) is: h(x)=x12x+2+x+2h'(x) = \frac{x - 1}{2\sqrt{x + 2}} + \sqrt{x + 2} This derivative can be used to study h(x)h(x)'s monotonicity on the intervals [1,+[[-1, +\infty[ and [2,1][-2, -1].

Would you like detailed explanations or calculations for any of these steps?

Here are some related questions to explore further:

  1. How can the AM-GM inequality be used in other mathematical proofs?
  2. What does the monotonicity of f(x)f(x) tell us about its graph?
  3. How can we interpret the derivative of h(x)h(x) geometrically?
  4. Why is proving f(x+2)=h(x)f(\sqrt{x+2}) = h(x) significant in the context of transformations?
  5. What are the critical points of f(x)f(x) and how do they relate to its monotonicity?

Tip: Always verify the critical points of a function to fully understand its behavior over specific intervals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Algebra
Calculus
Monotonicity
Inequalities
Function Composition

Formulas

f(x) = x^2 - 3x
f(x) - f(y) / (x - y) = x + y - 3
h(x) = (x - 1)√(x + 2)

Theorems

AM-GM Inequality

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate