2 Limits/Differenciability questions

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The discussion revolves around two calculus problems involving differentiability and limits. In the first question, participants are tasked with finding the difference in the second derivative of g(x) at specific points, given the function f(x) that satisfies f(1+x) = xf(x). The second question involves determining the nature of the function f(x) based on its differentiability and a limit condition, with a suggestion to manipulate the numerator to derive a first-order linear differential equation. The original poster expresses difficulty in solving the first question and offers to provide multiple-choice options if needed. The conversation emphasizes the need for clarity in approaching these calculus problems.
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Q1. let g(x) = log(f(x)), where f(x) is a twice diffrenciable positive function on (0, inf) such that f(1+x) = xf(x)

Then for N = 1,2,3...

g''(N+1/2) - g''(1/2) = ??

Q2. Let f(x) be differenciable on the interval (0, inf) such that f(1) = 1, and Lim(t-->x) [t^2f(x)-x^2f(t)]/t-x = 1 for each x > 0

Then f(x) is...??


Homework Equations


none I believe...?


The Attempt at a Solution



I tried Q1 by finding g''(x) and f''(x) and then putting them into the raw equation, using the given condition f(1+x) = xf(x) and writing
g''(1/2) as g''(-1/2+1)
and g''(N+1/2) as (n-1/2 +1)

But to no avail


P.S. The problems are from a MCQ test...tell me if you'd need the options aswell...I'll be happy to provide them! :)
 
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hellking4u said:
Q2. Let f(x) be differenciable on the interval (0, inf) such that f(1) = 1, and Lim(t-->x) [t^2f(x)-x^2f(t)]/t-x = 1 for each x > 0

Then f(x) is...??

I assume you mean with parentheses (t-x) in the denominator.
Try adding and subtracting x^2f(x) in that numerator, should lead you to a first order linear DE.
 
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