A Unique Zero in an Interval

Problem

Let f(x)=−2(x+a)ln⁡x+x2−2ax−2a2+af(x)=-2(x+a)\ln x+x^2-2ax-2a^2+a, where a>0a>0.

1. Let g(x)g(x) be the derivative of f(x)f(x). Discuss the monotonicity of g(x)g(x). 2. Prove that there exists a∈(0,1)a\in(0,1) such that f(x)⩾0f(x)\geqslant 0 holds throughout (1,+∞)(1,+\infty), and f(x)=0f(x)=0 has a unique solution in (1,+∞)(1,+\infty).

Answer

Solution

Difficulty9/10
Topicsfunctions, Extrema, calculus, Monotonicity, Logarithms

Whiteboard

Your sketch is saved only in this browser. To share it, export your drawing as an image (whiteboard menu → Export as → PNG), then upload that image in the comments below.

Discussion

Ask questions, share alternate solutions, and use LaTeX freely.

0 comments
Log in to join the discussion.

No comments yet.