2 Limits/Differenciability questions

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The discussion focuses on two calculus problems involving limits and differentiability. In Question 1, the function g(x) is defined as g(x) = log(f(x)), where f(x) is a twice differentiable positive function satisfying f(1+x) = xf(x). The challenge is to determine the relationship between g''(N+1/2) and g''(1/2). In Question 2, the differentiable function f(x) is analyzed under the condition that Lim(t-->x) [t^2f(x)-x^2f(t)]/(t-x) = 1, leading to the conclusion that f(x) must satisfy a first-order linear differential equation.

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Homework Statement


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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