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Extremum Function of a Functional

 
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Nov13-11, 04:28 PM   #1
 

Extremum Function of a Functional


1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data

J(f)=[itex]\int[/itex] 2xf−f′2+3f2f′dx
f(0)=0,f(1)=−1.

2. Relevant equations

Ff-[itex]\frac{d}{dx}[/itex]Ff'=0

3. The attempt at a solution

Ff=2x+6f f''
Ff'=-2f' + 6f2

Plugging in, I get:
2x+6f f''- [itex]\frac{d}{dx} (-2f' + 6f2)

2x+6f f''-12f f'-2f''=0

Which doesn't look correct to me.
I'm guessing my mistake was in the differentiation, but I don't see it.
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Nov14-11, 04:28 PM   #2
 
I figured it out, algebra errors.
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