'If a and b are positive numbers, find the maximum value of f(x) xa(3 x)b on the interval 0 <X <3'
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The AM-GM inequality states that for any non-negative numbers x_1, x_2, ..., x_n: (x_1 + x_2 + ... + x_n) / n ≥ (x_1 * x_2 * ... * x_n)^(1/n) In our case, we have two terms: x^a and (3x)^b. So, we can apply the AM-GM inequality as follows: [(x^a + (3x)^b) / 2] Show more…
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