Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Consider the functions f(x)=ln⁡(1+x)f(x)=\ln(1+x) and g(x)=xg(x)=\sqrt{x} defined for x≥0x\ge 0. a. (i) Verify that f(0)=g(0)f(0)=g(0). b. (ii) Find the set of all x≥0x\ge 0 for which f′(x)>g′(x)f'(x)>g'(x). c. (iii) Using your result in part (ii), determine on which of the intervals (0,1)(0,1) and (1,4)(1,4) the inequality f(x)>g(x)f(x)>g(x) holds. Give reasons for your answer.

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