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Ch. 5 - Integration
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.RE.15c

Symmetry properties Suppose βˆ«β‚€β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 10 and βˆ«β‚€β΄ g(𝓍) d𝓍 = 20. Furthermore, suppose Ζ’ is an even function and g is an odd function. Evaluate the following integrals.


(c) βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ (4Ζ’(𝓍) ― 3g(𝓍))d𝓍

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Step 1: Recall the symmetry properties of even and odd functions. An even function satisfies Ζ’(𝓍) = Ζ’(βˆ’π“), and its integral over a symmetric interval [βˆ’a, a] is twice the integral over [0, a]. An odd function satisfies g(𝓍) = βˆ’g(βˆ’π“), and its integral over a symmetric interval [βˆ’a, a] is 0.
Step 2: Break the given integral βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ (4Ζ’(𝓍) ― 3g(𝓍)) d𝓍 into two separate integrals: βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ 4Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 and βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ βˆ’3g(𝓍) d𝓍. This uses the linearity property of integrals.
Step 3: For the first term, βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ 4Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍, note that Ζ’(𝓍) is an even function. Therefore, βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 2βˆ«β‚€β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍. Multiply this result by 4 to account for the coefficient.
Step 4: For the second term, βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ βˆ’3g(𝓍) d𝓍, note that g(𝓍) is an odd function. The integral of an odd function over a symmetric interval [βˆ’a, a] is 0. Therefore, this term evaluates to 0.
Step 5: Combine the results from Step 3 and Step 4. The final integral βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ (4Ζ’(𝓍) ― 3g(𝓍)) d𝓍 simplifies to the result obtained from the first term, as the second term is 0.

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Key Concepts

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Even and Odd Functions

An even function satisfies the property f(-x) = f(x) for all x in its domain, meaning its graph is symmetric about the y-axis. Conversely, an odd function satisfies g(-x) = -g(x), indicating symmetry about the origin. These properties are crucial for evaluating integrals over symmetric intervals, as they allow simplifications based on the behavior of the functions.
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Definite integrals have specific properties that can simplify calculations. For instance, the integral of an even function over a symmetric interval [-a, a] is twice the integral from 0 to a, while the integral of an odd function over the same interval is zero. These properties help in evaluating integrals without direct computation.
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Textbook Question

Area by geometry Use geometry to evaluate the following definite integrals, where the graph of Ζ’ is given in the figure.

(b) βˆ«β‚†β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍

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Textbook Question

Find the intervals on which Ζ’(𝓍) = βˆ«β‚“ΒΉ (t―3) (t―6)ΒΉΒΉ dt is increasing and the intervals on which it is decreasing.

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Textbook Question

Properties of integrals Suppose βˆ«β‚β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 6 , βˆ«β‚β΄ g(𝓍) d𝓍 = 4 and βˆ«β‚ƒβ΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 2 . Evaluate the following integrals or state that there is not enough information.


β€•βˆ«β‚„ΒΉ 2Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍

Textbook Question

The velocity in ft/s of an object moving along a line is given by v = Ζ’(t) on the interval 0 ≀ t ≀ 6 (see figure), where t is measured in seconds.


(a) Divide the interval [0,6] into n = 3 subintervals, [0,2] , [2,4] and [4,6]. On each subinterval, assume the object moves at a constant velocity equal to the value of v evaluated at the right endpoint of the subinterval, and use these approximations to estimate the displacement of the object on [0,6] (see part (a) of the figure)                                                                                                             

                                                                                                                                                                                                

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Symmetry properties Suppose βˆ«β‚€β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 10 and βˆ«β‚€β΄ g(𝓍) d𝓍 = 20. Furthermore, suppose Ζ’ is an even function and g is an odd function. Evaluate the following integrals.


(e) βˆ«β‚‹β‚‚Β² 3𝓍ƒ(𝓍)d𝓍

Textbook Question

Symmetry properties Suppose βˆ«β‚€β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍 = 10 and βˆ«β‚€β΄ g(𝓍) d𝓍 = 20. Furthermore, suppose Ζ’ is an even function and g is an odd function. Evaluate the following integrals.


(a) βˆ«β‚‹β‚„β΄ Ζ’(𝓍) d𝓍