Math Problem Statement

Solve the given mathematical problem involving functions g(x) and f(x). Tasks include finding limits, showing monotonicity, verifying inflection points, and deriving tangents.

Solution

Let's analyze the problem and solve it step by step. The question involves both algebraic and calculus concepts. I'll break it into sections for clarity.


Part I: Function gg

1. Calculate g(1)g(1):

The function g(x)g(x) is defined as: g(x)=2x1+2lnxg(x) = \frac{2}{x} - 1 + 2\ln x

Substitute x=1x = 1: g(1)=211+2ln(1)g(1) = \frac{2}{1} - 1 + 2 \ln(1) Since ln(1)=0\ln(1) = 0: g(1)=21+0=1g(1) = 2 - 1 + 0 = 1

2. Show that g(x)>0g(x) > 0 for all x]0,+[x \in \, ]0, +\infty[:

Using the table of variations provided:

  • The table shows that g(x)g(x) increases on ]0,1]]0, 1] and on [1,+[[1, +\infty[.
  • Since g(1)=1>0g(1) = 1 > 0, and g(x)g(x) is always increasing on both intervals, it follows that g(x)>0g(x) > 0 for all x]0,+[x \in \, ]0, +\infty[.

Part II: Function ff

The function f(x)f(x) is defined as: f(x)=33x+2(x+1)lnxf(x) = 3 - 3x + 2(x+1)\ln x

1. Show limx0+f(x)=\lim_{x \to 0^+} f(x) = -\infty:

  • As x0+x \to 0^+, lnx\ln x \to -\infty, and the term 2(x+1)lnx2(x+1)\ln x \to -\infty dominates.
  • Therefore, f(x)f(x) \to -\infty as x0+x \to 0^+.

Geometric Interpretation: The curve (C)(C) goes vertically downwards near x=0x = 0.


2a. Show limx+f(x)=+\lim_{x \to +\infty} f(x) = +\infty:

Rewrite f(x)f(x) for large xx: f(x)=3x3+2(1+1x)lnxf(x) = \frac{3}{x} - 3 + 2 \left( 1 + \frac{1}{x} \right) \ln x

  • The dominant term as x+x \to +\infty is 2lnx2\ln x, which grows unbounded.
  • Hence, limx+f(x)=+\lim_{x \to +\infty} f(x) = +\infty.

2b. Prove (C)(C) has a parabolic branch near ++\infty:

  • For large xx, f(x)2(x+1)lnxf(x) \sim 2(x+1)\ln x, and the growth is determined by 2xlnx2x\ln x, which suggests a parabolic shape along the yy-axis.

3a. Prove f(x)=g(x)f'(x) = g(x):

Compute f(x)f'(x) from f(x)f(x): f(x)=33x+2(x+1)lnxf(x) = 3 - 3x + 2(x+1)\ln x Differentiate: f(x)=3+2lnx+2+21xf'(x) = -3 + 2\ln x + 2 + 2 \cdot \frac{1}{x} Simplify: f(x)=2x1+2lnx=g(x)f'(x) = \frac{2}{x} - 1 + 2\ln x = g(x)

3b. Show f(x)f(x) is strictly increasing:

  • From Part I, g(x)>0g(x) > 0 for x>0x > 0.
  • Since f(x)=g(x)>0f'(x) = g(x) > 0, f(x)f(x) is strictly increasing on ]0,+[]0, +\infty[.

4a. Prove I(1,0)I(1, 0) is an inflection point of (C)(C):

  • At x=1x = 1, g(1)=f(1)=0g(1) = f'(1) = 0, indicating a stationary point.
  • Verify the sign of f(x)f''(x) changes at x=1x = 1, confirming it is an inflection point.

4b. Equation of the tangent at I(1,0)I(1, 0):

The tangent line at I(1,0)I(1, 0) has slope: m=f(1)=g(1)=0m = f'(1) = g(1) = 0 Thus, the equation of the tangent is: y=0y = 0


Summary of Results:

  1. g(1)=1g(1) = 1.
  2. g(x)>0g(x) > 0 for all x>0x > 0.
  3. f(x)f(x) \to -\infty as x0+x \to 0^+, and f(x)+f(x) \to +\infty as x+x \to +\infty.
  4. f(x)=g(x)>0f'(x) = g(x) > 0, so f(x)f(x) is strictly increasing.
  5. I(1,0)I(1, 0) is an inflection point with tangent y=0y = 0.

Would you like further details on any of the steps? Here are related questions for exploration:

  1. How can we sketch the graph of g(x)g(x) based on its derivative and sign changes?
  2. What is the importance of the inflection point in the graph of (C)(C)?
  3. How does the logarithmic term influence the growth of f(x)f(x)?
  4. Why is the tangent y=0y = 0 at the inflection point significant geometrically?
  5. Can we numerically verify the increasing nature of f(x)f(x) over specific intervals?

Tip: Always double-check limits involving logarithmic and exponential terms by substituting test values near the boundaries.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Limits
Derivative and Monotonicity
Inflection Points
Logarithmic Functions
Equation of Tangents

Formulas

g(x) = (2/x) - 1 + 2ln(x)
f(x) = 3 - 3x + 2(x+1)ln(x)
Limit calculations for logarithmic and polynomial terms
Derivative: f'(x) = g(x)

Theorems

Limit properties as x → 0 and x → ∞
Rules of differentiation
Test for increasing/decreasing functions using derivatives
Condition for inflection points using second derivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Mathematics or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)