A Nonnegativity-Forcing Parameter

Problem

The function

f(x)=mln⁡xx+1−ln⁡x+ln⁡(x+1)f(x) = \frac{m\ln x}{x+1} - \ln x + \ln(x+1)

satisfies f(x)≥0f(x) \ge 0 for all x>0x > 0. Find the range of mm.

Answer

Solution

Difficulty8/10
Topicsfunctions, calculus, Monotonicity, Estimation, Logarithms, inequality

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