Real Analysis, differentiation

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The discussion centers on the differentiation of a function g, defined by the equation g(x+y) = g(x)g(y). The solution reveals that g(0) = 1 and provides a corrected formula for the derivative, g'(x) = g(x) * lim(h→0) [(g(h) - 1)/h], emphasizing that the limit is taken as h approaches 0. This formulation allows for the conclusion that g'(x) can be expressed in terms of g'(0), establishing a clear relationship between the function's behavior at different points.

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Homework Statement


If g is differentiable and g(x+y)=g(x)(g(y) find g(0) and show g'(x)=g'(0)g(x)

The Attempt at a Solution


I solved g(0)=1

and

I got as far as

<br /> g&#039;(x)=\lim_{\substack{x\rightarrow 0}}g(x) \frac{g(h)-1}{h}<br />

but now I am stuck.

Thank you in advance
 
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Never mind... Just did g'(0) and plug in...
 
Your formula for g' is incorrect- though it may be a typo.
g&#039;(x)= \lim_{\substack{h\rightarrow 0}}g(x)\frac{g(h)- 1}{h}
where the limit is taken as h goes to 0, not x. Since "g(x)" does not depend on h, you can factor that out:
g&#039;(x)= g(x)\left(\lim_{\substack{h\rightarrow 0}}\frac{g(h)-1}{h}\right)
and you should be able to see that the limit is simply the definition of g'(0).
 

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