Finding \(a\) When Two Functions Have the Same Minimum Value
Problem Statement: We are given the functions \[f(x)=e^x−ax\] and \[g(x)=ax−\ln x\] with \(x>0\) for \(g(x)\) It is given that \(f(x)\) and \(g(x)\) have the same minimum value. (1) Find \(a\) (2) Prove that there exists a line \(y=b\) intersecting both curves \(y=f(x)\) and \(y=g(x)\) at three distinct points whose \(x\)-coordinates form an arithmetic progression Answer: (1) \(f'(x)=e^x-a\) \(f′(x)=0\) ⟹ \(0=e^x-a\) ∴ \(x= \ln a\) The minimum value... » read more