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The discussion revolves around the properties of a differentiable real-valued function f(x) under specific conditions, namely f''(x) - 3f'(x) > 3 and f'''(x) > 0 for x ≥ 0, with the initial condition f'(0) = -1. Participants analyze the implications of these conditions on the behavior of f(x) + x for x > 0. Through integration and manipulation of inequalities, it is suggested that f'(x) must be greater than a certain exponential function, leading to the conclusion that f(x) is likely increasing. The final deduction points towards the function being an increasing function, thus ruling out the other options provided. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the behavior of derivatives to determine the nature of the function.
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If $f(x)$ is a differentiable real valued function satisfying $f''(x)-3f'(x)>3\;\forall x \geq 0$and $f'''(x)>0\;\forall x\geq 0$ and $f'(0)=-1\;,$ Then $f(x)+x\;\forall x>0$ is $\bf{Options}:$

$(a)\;$ decreasing function

$(b)\;$ Increasing function

$(b)\;$ Constant function

$(d)\;\;$ Periodic function

I have tried like that way $\displaystyle f''(x)-3f'(x)>3\;,$ Now Multiplied both side by $e^{-3x}$

We get $\displaystyle e^{-3x}f''(x)-3f'(x)e^{-3x}>3\Rightarrow \frac{d}{dx}\left(e^{-3x}f'(x)\right)>3e^{-3x}$

Now Integrate both side w r to $x\;,$ We get $\displaystyle \int \frac{d}{dx}\left(e^{-3x}f'(x)\right)dx>\int 3e^{-3x}dx$

So we get $\displaystyle e^{-3x}f'(x)>-e^{-3x}+c\Rightarrow f'(x)>-1+ce^{3x}$

Now again integrate both side w r to $x\;,$ Means $\displaystyle \int f'(x)dx>\int (-1+ce^{3x})dx$

So $\displaystyle f(x)>-x+\frac{c}{3}e^{3x}+D$

Now How can I Proceed after that, Thanks
 
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I think you should be able to make simple arguments for why it is not three of the four possible answers. So by deduction it must be the remaining one (assuming that the question stipulates that there is one correct answer). Having done that you may be able to make come up with a more constructive argument.

Start by asking what is f"(0) and then what do you know about f"(x).
 

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