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This problem is fairly straightforward. I have a function and domain:
f(x)=2ln(x^{2}+3)-x -3\leqx\leq5
The question eventually asks for the inflection points, which I know occur when f''(x) is zero or undefined.
I found the first derivative and second derivative to be, respectively:
f'(x)=(4x)(x^{2}+3)^{-1}-1
f"(x)=(4)(x^{2}+3)^{-1}-(4x)(x^{2}+3)^{-2}
I have double checked my math and can't seem to find anything wrong with it.
Also, I have looked at a calculator and it shows that the original function does have two inflection points, but when I try to set f"(x) to zero or to be undefined (devide by zero), I always end up with an impossible solution. I don't believe that this involves irrational numbers, so I appreciate any help at all.
f(x)=2ln(x^{2}+3)-x -3\leqx\leq5
The question eventually asks for the inflection points, which I know occur when f''(x) is zero or undefined.
I found the first derivative and second derivative to be, respectively:
f'(x)=(4x)(x^{2}+3)^{-1}-1
f"(x)=(4)(x^{2}+3)^{-1}-(4x)(x^{2}+3)^{-2}
I have double checked my math and can't seem to find anything wrong with it.
Also, I have looked at a calculator and it shows that the original function does have two inflection points, but when I try to set f"(x) to zero or to be undefined (devide by zero), I always end up with an impossible solution. I don't believe that this involves irrational numbers, so I appreciate any help at all.
