Skip to main content
Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
Briggs3rd EditionCalculus: Early TranscendentalsISBN: 9780136847243Not the one you use?Change textbook
All textbooksBriggs 3rd EditionCh. 8 - Integration TechniquesProblem 8.8.67d
Chapter 8, Problem 8.8.67d

66–71. {Use of Tech} Estimating error Refer to Theorem 8.1 in the following exercises.
67. Let f(x) = √(x³ + 1).
d. Use Theorem 8.1 to find an upper bound on the absolute error in the estimate found in part (a).

Verified step by step guidance
1
Step 1: Recall Theorem 8.1, which provides a method to estimate the error in numerical integration. The theorem states that the absolute error is bounded by \( \frac{K(b-a)^3}{24n^2} \), where \( K \) is the maximum value of the second derivative of \( f(x) \) on the interval \( [a, b] \), \( n \) is the number of subintervals, and \( [a, b] \) is the interval of integration.
Step 2: Compute the second derivative of \( f(x) = \sqrt{x^3 + 1} \). Start by finding the first derivative \( f'(x) \) using the chain rule: \( f'(x) = \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x^3 + 1}} \cdot 3x^2 \). Then, differentiate \( f'(x) \) again to find \( f''(x) \).
Step 3: Determine the maximum value of \( f''(x) \) on the interval \( [a, b] \). This involves analyzing \( f''(x) \) and finding its critical points by setting \( f''(x) = 0 \) and solving for \( x \). Evaluate \( f''(x) \) at the critical points and endpoints of the interval to find the maximum value \( K \).
Step 4: Substitute the values of \( K \), \( b-a \) (the length of the interval), and \( n \) (the number of subintervals) into the formula \( \frac{K(b-a)^3}{24n^2} \) to calculate the upper bound on the absolute error.
Step 5: Interpret the result. The computed upper bound represents the maximum possible error in the numerical integration estimate found in part (a). This provides a measure of the reliability of the approximation.

Verified video answer for a similar problem:

This video solution was recommended by our tutors as helpful for the problem above.
Video duration:
3m
Was this helpful?

Key Concepts

Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.

Theorem 8.1 (Error Estimation)

Theorem 8.1 provides a method for estimating the error in numerical approximations of functions. It typically states that the absolute error can be bounded by considering the derivative of the function and the interval of approximation. This theorem is crucial for understanding how close an estimated value is to the actual value, especially in calculus applications involving limits and derivatives.
Recommended video:
04:57
Determining Error and Relative Error

Absolute Error

Absolute error is the difference between the true value of a quantity and the value that is estimated or measured. It is expressed as a non-negative number, indicating how far off an estimate is from the actual value. In the context of calculus, understanding absolute error is essential for evaluating the accuracy of numerical methods and approximations.
Recommended video:
04:57
Determining Error and Relative Error

Derivatives and Their Role in Error Estimation

Derivatives represent the rate of change of a function and are fundamental in determining how a function behaves near a point. In error estimation, the derivative helps assess how sensitive a function is to changes in its input, which is critical for applying Theorem 8.1. By analyzing the derivative, one can establish bounds on the error, ensuring that the approximation remains within acceptable limits.
Recommended video:
04:46
Determining Error and Relative Error Example 1
Related Practice
Textbook Question

87. Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.

d. If ∫(from 1 to ∞) x^(-p) dx exists, then ∫(from 1 to ∞) x^(-q) dx exists (where q > p).

1
views
Textbook Question

81. Possible and impossible integrals

Let Iₙ = ∫ xⁿ e⁻ˣ² dx, where n is a nonnegative integer.

d. Show that, in general, if n is odd, then Iₙ = -½ e⁻ˣ² pₙ₋₁(x), where pₙ₋₁ is a polynomial of degree n - 1.

Textbook Question

57. Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.

d. The integral ∫ dx/(x² + 4x + 9) cannot be evaluated using a trigonometric substitution.

Textbook Question

93. Three start-ups Three cars, A, B, and C, start from rest and accelerate along a line according to the following velocity functions:

vₐ(t) = 88t/(t + 1), v_B(t) = 88t²/(t + 1)², and v_C(t) = 88t²/(t² + 1).

d. Which car ultimately gains the lead and remains in front?

1
views
Textbook Question

66–71. {Use of Tech} Estimating error Refer to Theorem 8.1 in the following exercises.

68. Let f(x) = e^(x²).

d. Use Theorem 8.1 to find an upper bound on the absolute error in the estimate found in part (a).

1
views
Textbook Question

82. A family of exponentials The curves y = x * e^(-a * x) are shown in the figure for a = 1, 2, and 3.



e. Does this pattern continue? Is it true that A(1, ln b) = a² * A(a, (ln b)/a)?