Math Problem Statement

y=logx/x

Solution

You have the function:

y=log(x)xy = \frac{\log(x)}{x}

This is a mathematical expression where the logarithm of xx is divided by xx.

To analyze this function:

  1. Domain: The logarithm log(x)\log(x) is only defined for x>0x > 0, so the domain of the function is x>0x > 0.

  2. Asymptotes:

    • As x0+x \to 0^+, log(x)\log(x) tends to -\infty, and the fraction log(x)x\frac{\log(x)}{x} goes to -\infty. Hence, there is no vertical asymptote at x=0x = 0, but the function tends to negative infinity as xx approaches zero from the right.
    • As xx \to \infty, log(x)\log(x) grows slower than xx, and thus log(x)x0\frac{\log(x)}{x} \to 0. So the horizontal asymptote is y=0y = 0.
  3. Derivative: To find the critical points and behavior of the function, we can differentiate it.

ddx(log(x)x)=xddx(log(x))log(x)ddx(x)x2\frac{d}{dx} \left( \frac{\log(x)}{x} \right) = \frac{x \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(\log(x)) - \log(x) \cdot \frac{d}{dx}(x)}{x^2}

This simplifies to:

1log(x)x2\frac{1 - \log(x)}{x^2}

  1. Critical Points: To find the critical points, set the derivative equal to zero:

1log(x)=0    log(x)=1    x=e1 - \log(x) = 0 \implies \log(x) = 1 \implies x = e

At x=ex = e, we have a potential local maximum.

  1. Second Derivative Test: To confirm if this is a maximum, you can take the second derivative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Logarithmic Functions
Derivatives
Critical Points
Asymptotes

Formulas

y = log(x) / x
Derivative: d/dx (log(x) / x) = (1 - log(x)) / x^2

Theorems

Derivative Rules
Critical Point Theorem
Second Derivative Test

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12, College Calculus