For any constant a a family of functions is given by yx ax
For any constant a, a family of functions is given by y(x) = ax ? xln(x)for x > 0.
(a) What is the x-intercept of the graph of f(x)?
(b) Find the coordinates of the critical point.
(c) Classify the critical point as a maximum, minimum, or neither.
(a) What is the x-intercept of the graph of f(x)?
(b) Find the coordinates of the critical point.
(c) Classify the critical point as a maximum, minimum, or neither.
Solution
y=0 ---> lnx = a ---> x = e^a