Zeros of a Derivative

Problem

Let f(x)=emx+xxlnxf(x) = \mathrm{e}^{mx} + x - x\ln x with m0m \geqslant 0.

1. When m=1m = 1, find the range of f(x)f(x) on [1,e][1, \mathrm{e}]. 2. Let f(x)f'(x) be the derivative of f(x)f(x). Determine the number of zeros of f(x)f'(x), discussing all cases.

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Solution

Difficulty6/10
Topicsfunctions, calculus, Substitution, Monotonicity, Casework

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