Chapter 5

Calculus and its applications · 320 exercises

Problem 1

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{5}, \quad[3,8] $$

6 step solution

Problem 1

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=10 x^{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 1

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=x, x=0, x=1 $$

4 step solution

Problem 1

Find the future value \(P\) of each amount \(P_{0}\) invested for time period t at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P_{0}=\$ 100,000, \quad t=6 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=3 \% $$

7 step solution

Problem 1

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{5}^{\infty} \frac{d x}{x^{2}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 1

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=-3 x+7, \quad S(x)=2 x+2\)

3 step solution

Problem 2

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{4}, \quad[3,7] $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=5 x^{6}\)

4 step solution

Problem 2

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=x, x=0, x=2 $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Verify Property 2 of the definition of a probability density function over the given interval. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{4} x, \quad[1,3] $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

Find the future value \(P\) of each amount \(P_{0}\) invested for time period t at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P_{0}=\$ 55,000, \quad t=8 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=4 \% $$

6 step solution

Problem 2

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{d x}{x^{2}} $$

5 step solution

Problem 2

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=-\frac{5}{6} x+9, \quad S(x)=\frac{1}{2} x+1\)

5 step solution

Problem 3

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{8} x, \quad[0,4] $$

4 step solution

Problem 3

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=2 e^{-x}+x\)

3 step solution

Problem 3

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=2 x, x=1, x=3 $$

6 step solution

Problem 3

Find the future value \(P\) of each amount \(P_{0}\) invested for time period t at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P_{0}=\$ 140,000, \quad t=9 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=5.8 \% $$

5 step solution

Problem 3

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{d x}{x} $$

4 step solution

Problem 3

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=(x-3)^{2}, \quad S(x)=x^{2}+2 x+1\)

5 step solution

Problem 4

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{2}{9} x, \quad[0,3] $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=e^{4 x}-x+2\)

5 step solution

Problem 4

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\sqrt{x}, x=1, x=4 $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

Verify Property 2 of the definition of a probability density function over the given interval. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{5}, \quad[3,8] $$

6 step solution

Problem 4

Find the future value \(P\) of each amount \(P_{0}\) invested for time period t at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P_{0}=\$ 88,000, \quad t=13 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=4.7 \% $$

7 step solution

Problem 4

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{4}^{\infty} \frac{d x}{x} $$

5 step solution

Problem 4

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=(x-4)^{2}, \quad S(x)=x^{2}+2 x+6\)

8 step solution

Problem 5

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{2}{3} x, \quad[1,2] $$

6 step solution

Problem 5

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=\frac{4}{x}-\frac{1}{x^{2}}\)

3 step solution

Problem 5

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=e^{x}, x=-2, x=5 $$

7 step solution

Problem 5

Verify Property 2 of the definition of a probability density function over the given interval. $$ f(x)=\frac{3}{26} x^{2}, \quad[1,3] $$

4 step solution

Problem 5

Find the present value \(P_{0}\) of each amount \(P\) due \(t\) years in the future and invested at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P=\$ 100,000, \quad t=6 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=3 \% $$

6 step solution

Problem 5

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{0}^{\infty} 3 e^{-3 x} d x $$

6 step solution

Problem 5

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=(x-8)^{2}, \quad S(x)=x^{2}\)

10 step solution

Problem 6

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{4} x, \quad[1,3] $$

4 step solution

Problem 6

Find the general solution and three particular solutions. \(y^{\prime}=\frac{3}{x}+x^{2}-x^{4}\)

5 step solution

Problem 6

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=e^{x}, x=-3, x=2 $$

6 step solution

Problem 6

Verify Property 2 of the definition of a probability density function over the given interval. $$ f(x)=\frac{3}{64} x^{2}, \quad[0,4] $$

5 step solution

Problem 6

Find the present value \(P_{0}\) of each amount \(P\) due \(t\) years in the future and invested at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P=\$ 100,000, \quad t=8 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=4 \% $$

7 step solution

Problem 6

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{0}^{\infty} 4 e^{-4 x} d x $$

6 step solution

Problem 6

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=(x-6)^{2}, \quad S(x)=x^{2}\)

3 step solution

Problem 7

For each probability density function, over the given interval, find \(\mathrm{E}(x), \mathrm{E}\left(x^{2}\right),\) the mean, the variance, and the standard deviation. $$ f(x)=\frac{3}{2} x^{2}, \quad[-1,1] $$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Show that \(y=x \ln x+3 x-2\) is a solution of \(y^{\prime \prime}-\frac{1}{x}=0\)

5 step solution

Problem 7

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\frac{1}{x}, x=1, x=4 $$

6 step solution

Problem 7

Find the present value \(P_{0}\) of each amount \(P\) due \(t\) years in the future and invested at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P=\$ 1,000,000, \quad t=25 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=6 \% $$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Verify Property 2 of the definition of a probability density function over the given interval. $$ f(x)=\frac{1}{x}, \quad[1, e] $$

5 step solution

Problem 7

Determine whether each improper integral is convergent or divergent, and find its value if it is convergent. $$ \int_{1}^{\infty} \frac{d x}{x^{3}} $$

6 step solution

Problem 7

\(D(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that consumers will pay for \(x\) units of an item, and \(S(x)\) is the price, in dollars per unit, that producers will accept for \(x\) units. Find (a) the equilibrium point, (b) the consumer surplus at the equilibrium point, and (c) the producer surplus at the equilibrium point. \(D(x)=8800-30 x, \quad S(x)=7000+15 x\)

5 step solution

Problem 8

Show that \(y=x \ln x-5 x+7\) is a solution of \(y^{\prime \prime}-\frac{1}{x}=0\)

3 step solution

Problem 8

Find the volume generated by rotating the area bounded by the graphs of each set of equations around the \(x\) -axis. $$ y=\frac{1}{x}, x=1, x=3 $$

5 step solution

Problem 8

Find the present value \(P_{0}\) of each amount \(P\) due \(t\) years in the future and invested at interest rate \(k\), compounded continuously. $$ P=\$ 2,000,000, \quad t=20 \mathrm{yr}, \quad k=3.5 \% $$

5 step solution

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