Chapter 5

Calculus: Early Transcendentals · 283 exercises

Problem 54

Evaluate the integral and interpret it as a difference of areas. Illustrate with a sketch. \( \displaystyle \int^{2\pi}_{\pi/6} \cos x \,dx \)

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Problem 54

Suppose \( f \) has absolute minimum value \( m \) and absolute maximum value \( M \). Between what two values must \( \displaystyle \int^2_0 f(x) \,dx \) lie? Which property of integrals allows you to make your conclusion?

4 step solution

Problem 55

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^1_0 \sqrt[3]{1 + 7x} \, dx \)

6 step solution

Problem 55

In Section 4.7 we defined the marginal revenue function \( R'(x) \) as the derivative of the revenue function \( R(x) \), where \( x \) is the number of units sold. What does \( \displaystyle \int^{5000}_{1000} R'(x) \, dx \) represent?

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Problem 55

What is wrong with the equation? \( \displaystyle \int^1_{-2} x^{-4} \, dx = \frac{x^{-3}}{-3} \Bigg]^1_{-2} = -\frac{3}{8} \)

4 step solution

Problem 55

Use the properties of integrals to verify the inequality without evaluating the integrals. \( \displaystyle \int^4_0 (x^2 - 4x + 4) \,dx \ge 0 \)

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Problem 55

(a) Find the vertical and horizontal asymptotes. (b) Find the intervals of increase or decrease. (c) Find the local maximum and minimum values. (d) Find the intervals of concavity and the inflection points. (e) Use the information from parts \( (a) - (d) \) to sketch the graph of \( f \). \( f(x) = \ln (1 - \ln x) \)

6 step solution

Problem 56

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^3_0 \frac{dx}{5x + 1} \)

7 step solution

Problem 56

If \( f(x) \) is the slope of a trail at a distance of \( x \) miles from the start of the trail, what does \( \displaystyle \int^5_3 f(x) \, dx \) represent?

3 step solution

Problem 56

What is wrong with the equation? \( \displaystyle \int^2_{-1} \frac{4}{x^3} \, dx = -\frac{2}{x^2} \Bigg]^2_{-1} = -\frac{3}{2} \)

4 step solution

Problem 57

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi/6}_0 \frac{\sin t}{\cos^ 2 t} \, dt \)

4 step solution

Problem 57

If \( x \) is measured in meters and \( f(x) \) is measured in newtons, what are the units for \( \displaystyle \int^{100}_0 f(x) \, dx \)?

4 step solution

Problem 57

What is wrong with the equation? \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi}_{\pi/3} \sec \theta \tan \theta \, d\theta = \sec \theta \Bigg]^{\pi}_{\pi/3} = -3 \)

6 step solution

Problem 57

Use the properties of integrals to verify the inequality without evaluating the integrals. \( \displaystyle 2 \le \int^1_{-1} \sqrt{1 + x^2} \,dx \le 2\sqrt{2} \)

5 step solution

Problem 58

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{2\pi/3}_{\pi/3} \csc^2 \biggl( \frac{1}{2}t \biggr) \, dt \)

7 step solution

Problem 58

If the units for \( x \) are feet and the units for \( a(x) \) are pounds per foot, what are the units for \( da/dx \)? What units does \( \displaystyle \int^8_2 a(x) \, dx \) have?

4 step solution

Problem 58

What is wrong with the equation? \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi}_{0} \sec^2 x \, dx = \tan x \Bigg]^{\pi}_{0} = 0 \)

5 step solution

Problem 58

Use the properties of integrals to verify the inequality without evaluating the integrals. \( \displaystyle \frac{\pi}{12} \le \int^{\pi/3}_{\pi/6} \sin x \,dx \le \frac{\sqrt{3}\pi}{12} \)

5 step solution

Problem 59

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^2_1 \frac{e^{1/x}}{x^2} \, dx \)

6 step solution

Problem 59

The velocity function (in meters per second) is given for a particle moving along a line. Find (a) the displacement and (b) the distance traveled by the particle during the given time interval. \( v(t) = 3t - 5 \), \( 0 \le t \le 3 \)

9 step solution

Problem 59

Find the derivative of the function. \( g(x) = \displaystyle \int^{3x}_{2x} \frac{u^2 - 1}{u^2 + 1} \, du \) \( \displaystyle \Biggl[ Hint: \int^{3x}_{2x} f(u) \, du = \int^0_{2x} f(u) \, du + \int^{3x}_0 f(u) \, du \Biggr] \)

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Problem 60

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^1_0 xe^{-x^2} \, dx \)

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Problem 60

The velocity function (in meters per second) is given for a particle moving along a line. Find (a) the displacement and (b) the distance traveled by the particle during the given time interval. \( v(t) = t^2 - 2t - 3 \), \( 2 \le t \le 4 \)

9 step solution

Problem 60

Find the derivative of the function. \( g(x) = \displaystyle \int^{1 + 2x}_{1 - 2x} t \sin t \, dt \)

6 step solution

Problem 61

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi/4}_{-\pi/4} (x^3 + x^4 \tan x) \, dx \)

4 step solution

Problem 61

The acceleration function (in \( m/s^2 \)) and the initial velocity are given for a particle moving along a line. Find (a) the velocity at time \( t \) and (b) the distance traveled during the given time interval. \( a(t) = t + 4 \), \( v(0) = 5 \), \( 0 \le t \le 10 \)

6 step solution

Problem 61

Find the derivative of the function. \( F(x) = \displaystyle \int^{x^2}_{x} e^{t^2} \, dt \)

5 step solution

Problem 62

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi/2}_{0} \cos x \sin(\sin x) \, dx \)

6 step solution

Problem 62

The acceleration function (in \( m/s^2 \)) and the initial velocity are given for a particle moving along a line. Find (a) the velocity at time \( t \) and (b) the distance traveled during the given time interval. \( a(t) = 2t + 3 \), \( v(0) = -4 \), \( 0 \le t \le 3 \)

7 step solution

Problem 62

Find the derivative of the function. \( F(x) = \displaystyle \int^{2x}_{\sqrt{x}} \arctan t \, dt \)

6 step solution

Problem 63

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{13}_0 \frac{dx}{\sqrt[3]{(1 + 2x)^2}} \)

4 step solution

Problem 63

The linear density of a rod of length \( 4 m \) is given by \( \rho (x) = 9 + 2 \sqrt{x} \) measured in kilograms per meter, where \( x \) is measured in meters from one end of the rod. Find the total mass of the rod.

5 step solution

Problem 63

Find the derivative of the function. \( y = \displaystyle \int^{\sin x}_{\cos x} \ln (1 + 2v) \, dv \)

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Problem 64

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^a_0 x\sqrt{a^2 - x^2} \, dx \)

6 step solution

Problem 64

Water flows from the bottom of a storage tank at a rate of \( r(t) = 200 - 4t \) liters per minute, where \( 0 \le t \le 50 \). Find the amount of water that flows from the tank during the first 10 minutes.

4 step solution

Problem 64

If \( \displaystyle f(x) = \int^x_0 (1 - t^2) e^{t^2} \,dt \), on what interval is \( f \) increasing?

4 step solution

Problem 65

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^a_0 x\sqrt{x^2 + a^2} \, dx \) \( (a > 0) \)

8 step solution

Problem 66

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{\pi/3}_{-\pi/3} x^4 \sin x \, dx \)

4 step solution

Problem 67

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^2_1 x\sqrt{x - 1} \, dx \)

5 step solution

Problem 67

The marginal cost of manufacturing \( x \) yards of a certain fabric is $$ C'(x) = 3 - 0.01x + 0.000006x^2 $$ (in dollars per yard). Find the increase in cost if the production level is raised from 2000 yards to 4000 yards.

6 step solution

Problem 67

Let \( \displaystyle F(x) = \int^x_2 e^{t^2} \, dt \). Find an equation of the tangent line to the curve \( y = F(x) \) at the point with \( x \)-coordinate 2.

5 step solution

Problem 67

Which of the integrals \( \displaystyle \int^2_1 \arctan x \,dx \), \( \displaystyle \int^2_1 \arctan \sqrt{x} \,dx \), and \( \displaystyle \int^2_1 \arctan (\sin x) \,dx \) has the largest value? Why?

4 step solution

Problem 68

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^4_0 \frac{x}{\sqrt{1 + 2x}} \, dx \)

8 step solution

Problem 68

If \( \displaystyle f(x) = \int^{\sin x}_0 \sqrt{1 + t^2} \, dt \) and \( \displaystyle g(y) = \int^y_3 f(x) \, dx \), find \( g''(\pi/6) \).

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Problem 68

Which of the integrals \( \displaystyle \int^{0.5}_0 \cos (x^2) \,dx \), \( \displaystyle \int^{0.5}_0 \cos \sqrt{x} \,dx \) is larger? Why?

5 step solution

Problem 69

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^{e^4}_{e} \frac{dx}{x \sqrt{\ln x}} \)

4 step solution

Problem 69

If \( f(1) = 12 \), \( f' \) is continuous, and \( \displaystyle \int^4_1 f'(x) \, dx = 17 \), what is the value of \( f(4) \)?

5 step solution

Problem 70

Evaluate the definite integral. \( \displaystyle \int^2_0 (x - 1)e^{(x - 1)^2} \, dx \)

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Problem 70

The error function $$ \displaystyle \text{erf}(x) = \frac{2}{\sqrt{\pi}} \int^x_0 e^{-t^2} \, dt $$ is used in probability, statistics, and engineering. (a) Show that \( \displaystyle \int^b_a e^{-t^2} \, dt = \frac{1}{2} \sqrt{\pi} [ \text{erf}(b) - \text{erf}(a) ] \). (b) Show that the function \( y = e^{x^2} \text{erf}(x) \) satisfies the differential equation \( y' = 2xy + 2/\sqrt{\pi} \).

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Problem 70

(a) If \( f \) is continuous on \( [a, b] \), show that $$ \biggl| \int^b_a f(x) \,dx \biggr| \le \int^b_a \bigl| f(x) \bigr| \,dx $$ [\( Hint: \) \( -\bigl| f(x) \bigr| \le f(x) \le \bigl| f(x) \bigr|. \)] (b) Use the result of part (a) to show that $$ \biggl| \int^{2\pi}_0 f(x) \sin 2x \,dx \biggr| \le \int^{2\pi}_0 \bigl| f(x) \bigr| \,dx $$

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