Analyzing the Transcendental Equation
We begin with the function f(x)=xesinx−cosx in the interval (0,2π).
At the lower bound, we find f(0)=0⋅e0−cos(0)=−1. At the upper bound, we have:
f(2π)=2πesin(π/2)−cos(2π)=2πe−0>0
Since the function transitions from negative to positive, the Intermediate Value Theorem guarantees at least one root.
To check for uniqueness, we calculate the derivative:
f′(x)=esinx+xesinxcosx+sinx
For x∈(0,2π), every term in f′(x) is strictly positive. Thus, the function is strictly increasing, confirming that it crosses the x-axis exactly once.
Geometry of Intersecting Planes
We consider the system of planes:
1. kx+4y+z=0
2. 4x+ky+2z=0
3. 2x+2y+z=0
For these planes to intersect in a straight line, the determinant of the coefficient matrix must be zero:
Expanding the determinant, we obtain:
Simplifying this expression leads to the quadratic equation k2−6k+8=0. Factoring gives (k−2)(k−4)=0, resulting in the values k=2 and k=4.
Absolute Value Functions
We analyze the equation f(x)=∣x−1∣+∣x−2∣+∣x+1∣+∣x+2∣=4k. This function represents the sum of distances from x to the points 1,2,−1,−2.
The minimum value of this sum occurs in the interval between the two central points, [−1,1]. Evaluating f(x) in this range:
f(x)=(1−x)+(2−x)+(x+1)+(x+2)=6
For the equation to have solutions, we require 4k≥6, or k≥1.5. Consequently, for integer values of k≥2, the equation yields valid solutions.
Solving the Differential Equation
We are given the differential equation y′=y+1 with the initial condition y(0)=1. This is a linear first-order equation, which we rewrite as:
The integrating factor is e∫−1dx=e−x. Multiplying both sides by e−x and integrating:
Applying the initial condition y(0)=1, we find C=2. The specific solution is y=2ex−1. Evaluating at x=ln2:
y(ln2)=2(eln2)−1=2(2)−1=3