Math Problem Statement

Simplify the function f(x-y) = (x+2y)e^(-x+1) + (x-y)e^(-x+2).

Solution

The function in the image appears to involve f(xy)f(x-y), and the expression is (x+2y)(ex+1)+(xy)ex+2(x+2y)(e^{-x+1}) + (x-y)e^{-x+2}. Let's break it down and solve or simplify it further, depending on the requirement.

Step-by-step solution or simplification:

  1. Rewrite the function: f(xy)=(x+2y)ex+1+(xy)ex+2f(x-y) = (x+2y)e^{-x+1} + (x-y)e^{-x+2}

  2. Simplify exponents:

    • ex+1=exe1=exee^{-x+1} = e^{-x} \cdot e^1 = e^{-x}e
    • ex+2=exe2=exe2e^{-x+2} = e^{-x} \cdot e^2 = e^{-x}e^2

    Substituting these values back: f(xy)=(x+2y)(exe)+(xy)(exe2)f(x-y) = (x+2y)(e^{-x}e) + (x-y)(e^{-x}e^2)

  3. Factorize exe^{-x}: f(xy)=ex[(x+2y)e+(xy)e2]f(x-y) = e^{-x} \left[ (x+2y)e + (x-y)e^2 \right]

  4. Expand terms inside the brackets: (x+2y)e+(xy)e2=xe+2ye+xe2ye2(x+2y)e + (x-y)e^2 = xe + 2ye + xe^2 - ye^2

    Combine like terms: =x(e+e2)+y(2ee2)= x(e + e^2) + y(2e - e^2)

  5. Final simplified form: f(xy)=ex[x(e+e2)+y(2ee2)]f(x-y) = e^{-x} \left[ x(e + e^2) + y(2e - e^2) \right]

If this is the desired simplification or solution, it is now ready.


Would you like me to evaluate it for specific values of xx and yy, or expand further? Let me know!


Here are five related questions to extend your understanding:

  1. What is the significance of factoring exe^{-x} in this expression?
  2. How does the behavior of f(xy)f(x-y) change as xx \to \infty?
  3. Can you find the partial derivatives of f(xy)f(x-y) with respect to xx and yy?
  4. How can this function be applied in real-world problems involving exponential decay?
  5. What happens if y=0y = 0? How does f(xy)f(x-y) simplify?

Tip: Always check if you can factor out common exponential terms to simplify expressions efficiently!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential functions
Factorization
Simplification

Formulas

e^(a+b) = e^a * e^b

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Math or Advanced High School