Chapter 5
Calculus Volume 1 · 436 exercises
Problem 1
State whether the given sums are equal or unequal. $$a\sum_{i=1}^{10} i and \sum_{k=1}^{10} k$$ $$b. \sum_{i=1}^{10} i and \sum_{i=6}^{15}(i-5)$$ $$c. \sum_{i=1}^{10} i(i-1) and \sum_{j=0}^{9}(j+1) j$$ $$d. \sum_{i=1}^{10} i(i-1) \text { and } \sum_{k=1}^{10}\left(k^{2}-k\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 2
In the following exercises, use the rules for sums of powers of integers to compute the sums. \(\sum_{i=5}^{10} i\)
4 step solution
Problem 3
In the following exercises, use the rules for sums of powers of integers to compute the sums. $$\sum_{i=5}^{10} i^{2}$$
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Problem 4
Suppose that \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_{i}=15\) and \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} b_{i}=-12 .\) In the following exercises, compute the sums. $$\sum_{i=1}^{100}\left(a_{i}+b_{i}\right) $$
5 step solution
Problem 5
Suppose that \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_{i}=15\) and \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} b_{i}=-12 .\) In the following exercises, compute the sums. $$\sum_{i=1}^{100}\left(a_{i}-b_{i}\right)$$
4 step solution
Problem 6
Suppose that \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_{i}=15\) and \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} b_{i}=-12 .\) In the following exercises, compute the sums. $$\sum_{i=1}^{100}\left(3 a_{i}-4 b_{i}\right)$$
5 step solution
Problem 7
Suppose that \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} a_{i}=15\) and \(\sum_{i=1}^{100} b_{i}=-12 .\) In the following exercises, compute the sums. $$\sum_{i=1}^{100}\left(5 a_{i}+4 b_{i}\right)$$
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Problem 8
In the following exercises, use summation properties and formulas to rewrite and evaluate the sums. $$\sum_{k=1}^{20} 100\left(k^{2}-5 k+1\right)$$
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Problem 9
In the following exercises, use summation properties and formulas to rewrite and evaluate the sums. $$\sum_{j=1}^{50}\left(j^{2}-2 j\right)$$
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Problem 10
In the following exercises, use summation properties and formulas to rewrite and evaluate the sums. $$\sum_{j=11}^{20}\left(j^{2}-10 j\right)$$
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Problem 11
In the following exercises, use summation properties and formulas to rewrite and evaluate the sums. $$\sum_{k=1}^{25}\left[(2 k)^{2}-100 k\right]$$
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Problem 12
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$L_{4} \text { for } f(x)=\frac{1}{x-1} \text { on }[2,3]$$
4 step solution
Problem 13
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$R_{4} \text { for } g(x)=\cos (\pi x) \text { on }[0,1]$$
6 step solution
Problem 14
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$L_{6} \text { for } f(x)=\frac{1}{x(x-1)} \text { on }[2,5]$$
4 step solution
Problem 15
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$R_{6} \text { for } f(x)=\frac{1}{x(x-1)} \text { on }[2,5]$$
5 step solution
Problem 17
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$L_{4} \text { for } \frac{1}{x^{2}+1} \text { on }[-2,2]$$
6 step solution
Problem 18
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$R_{4} \text { for } x^{2}-2 x+1 \text { on }[0,2]$$
5 step solution
Problem 19
Let \(L_{n}\) denote the left-endpoint sum using \(n\) subintervals and let \(R_{n}\) denote the corresponding right-endpoint sum. In the following exercises, compute the indicated left and right sums for the given functions on the indicated interval. $$L_{8} \text { for } x^{2}-2 x+1 \text { on }[0,2]$$
6 step solution
Problem 20
Compute the left and right Riemann sums \(-L_{4}\) and \(R_{4}\) , respectively- for \(f(x)=(2-|x|)\) on \([-2,2] .\) Compute their average value and compare it with the area under the graph of \(f .\)
5 step solution
Problem 21
Compute the left and right Riemann sums \(-L_{4}\) and \(R_{4}\) respectively - for \(\quad f(x)=(3-|3-x|) \quad\) on \(\quad[0,6]\) Compute their average value and compare it with the area under the graph of f.
6 step solution
Problem 21
Compute the left and right Riemann sums- \(L_{6}\) and \(R_{6},\) respectively-for \(f(x)=(3-|3-x|)\) on [0,6] Compute their average value and compare it with the area under the graph of \(f\).
6 step solution
Problem 22
Compute the left and right Riemann sums \(-L_{4}\) and \(R_{4}\) respectively - for \(f(x)=\sqrt[1]{4-x^{2}}\) on [?2, 2] and compare their values.
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Problem 23
Compute the left and right Riemann sums \(-L_{6}\) and \(R_{6}\) respectively - for \(f(x)=\sqrt{9-(x-3)^{2}}\) on \([0,6]\) and compare their values.
4 step solution
Problem 24
Express the following endpoint sums in sigma notation but do not evaluate them. $$L_{30} \text { for } f(x)=x^{2} \text { on }[1,2]$$
4 step solution
Problem 25
Express the following endpoint sums in sigma notation but do not evaluate them. $$L_{10} \text { for } f(x)=\sqrt{4-x^{2}} \text { on }[-2,2]$$
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Problem 26
Express the following endpoint sums in sigma notation but do not evaluate them. $$R_{20} \text { for } f(x)=\sin x \text { on }[0, \pi]$$
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Problem 27
Express the following endpoint sums in sigma notation but do not evaluate them. \(R_{100}\) for \(\ln x\) on \([1, e]\)
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Problem 28
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? [T] \(L_{100}\) and \(R_{100}\) for \(y=x^{2}-3 x+1\) on the interval \([-1,1]\)
4 step solution
Problem 29
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? \([\mathrm{T}] L_{100}\) and \(R_{100}\) for \(y=x^{2}\) on the interval \([0,1]\)
6 step solution
Problem 30
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? \([\mathrm{T}] L_{50}\) and \(R_{50}\) for \(y=\frac{x+1}{x^{2}-1}\) on the interval \([2,4]\)
5 step solution
Problem 31
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? \([\mathrm{T}] L_{100}\) and \(R_{100}\) for \(y=x^{3}\) on the interval \([-1,1]\)
5 step solution
Problem 32
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? \([\mathrm{T}] L_{50}\) and \(R_{50}\) for \(y=\tan (x)\) on the interval \(\left[0, \frac{\pi}{4}\right]\)
6 step solution
Problem 33
In the following exercises, graph the function then use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the following left and right endpoint sums. Is the area under the curve between the left and right endpoint sums? \([\mathrm{T}] L_{100}\) and \(R_{100}\) for \(y=e^{2 x}\) on the interval \([-1,1]\)
6 step solution
Problem 34
Let tj denote the time that it took Tejay van Garteren to ride the jth stage of the Tour de France in 2014. If there were a total of 21 stages, interpret \(\sum_{j=1}^{21} t_{j}\)
3 step solution
Problem 35
Let \(r_{j}\) denote the total rainfall in Portland on the jth day of the year in 2009 . Interpret \(\sum_{j=1}^{31} r_{j}\)
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Problem 36
Let \(d_{j}\) denote the hours of daylight and \(\delta_{j}\) denote the increase in the hours of daylight from day \(j-1\) to day \(j\) in Fargo, North Dakota, on the jth day of the year. Interpret \(d_{1}+\sum_{j=2}^{365} \delta_{j}\)
4 step solution
Problem 37
To help get in shape, Joe gets a new pair of running shoes. If Joe runs 1 mi each day in week 1 and adds \(\frac{1}{10} \mathrm{mi}\) to his daily routine each week, what is the total mileage on Joe's shoes after 25 weeks?
5 step solution
Problem 38
The following table gives approximate values of the average annual atmospheric rate of increase in carbon dioxide \(\left(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\right)\) each decade since 1960 , in parts per million (ppm). Estimate the total increase in atmospheric \(\mathrm{CO}_{2}\) between 1964 and 2013 . $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { Decade } & \text { Ppm/y } \\ \hline 1964-1973 & 1.07 \\ \hline 1974-1983 & 1.34 \\ \hline 1984-1993 & 1.40 \\ \hline 1994-2003 & 1.87 \\ \hline 2004-2013 & 2.07 \\ \hline \end{array} $$
7 step solution
Problem 39
The following table gives the approximate increase in sea level in inches over 20 years starting in the given year. Estimate the net change in mean sea level from 1870 to \(2010 .\) $$ \begin{array}{|c|l|} \hline \text { Starting Year } & \text { 20-Year Change } \\ \hline 1870 & 0.3 \\ \hline 1890 & 1.5 \\ \hline 1910 & 0.2 \\ \hline 1930 & 2.8 \\ \hline 1950 & 0.7 \\ \hline 1970 & 1.1 \\ \hline 1990 & 1.5 \\ \hline \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 40
The following table gives the approximate increase in dollars in the average price of a gallon of gas per decade since 1950 . If the average price of a gallon of gas in 2010 was \(\$ 2.60\), what was the average price of a gallon of gas in \(1950 ?\) $$ \begin{array}{|c|c|} \hline \text { Starting Year } & \text { 10-Year Change } \\ \hline 1950 & 0.03 \\ \hline 1960 & 0.05 \\ \hline 1970 & 0.86 \\ \hline 1980 & -0.03 \\ \hline 1990 & 0.29 \\ \hline 2000 & 1.12 \\ \hline \end{array} $$
4 step solution
Problem 41
The following table gives the percent growth of the U.S. population beginning in July of the year indicated. If the U.S. population was 281,421,906 in July 2000, estimate the U.S. population in July 2010.
5 step solution
Problem 46
[IT] Use a computer algebra system to compute the Riemann sum, \(L_{N}, \quad\) for \(\quad N=10,30,50\) for \(f(x)=\sqrt{1-x^{2}}\) on \([-1,1]\)
7 step solution
Problem 46
[T] Use a computer algebra system to compute the Riemann sum, \(L_{N}, \quad\) for \(\quad N=10,30,50\) for \(f(x)=\sqrt{1-x^{2}}\) on [-1,1]
8 step solution
Problem 47
[T] Use a computer algebra system to compute the Riemann sum, \(L_{N}, \quad\) for \(\quad N=10,30,50\) for \(f(x)=\frac{1}{\sqrt{1+x^{2}}}\) on \([-1,1]\)
7 step solution
Problem 48
[T] Use a computer algebra system to compute the Riemann sum, \(L_{N},\) for \(N=10,30,50\) for \(f(x)=\sin ^{2} x\) on \([0,2 \pi] .\) Compare these estimates with \(\pi .\)
6 step solution
Problem 49
In the following exercises, use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the endpoint sums \(R_{N}\) and \(L_{N}\) for \(N=1,10,100\) . How do these estimates compare with the exact answers, which you can find via geometry? [T]\(y=\cos (\pi x)\) on the interval \([0,1]\)
9 step solution
Problem 50
In the following exercises, use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the endpoint sums \(R_{N}\) and \(L_{N}\) for \(N=1,10,100\) . How do these estimates compare with the exact answers, which you can find via geometry? \([T] \mathrm{y}=3 x+2\) on the interval \([3,5]\)
11 step solution
Problem 51
In the following exercises, use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the endpoint sums \(R_{N}\) and \(L_{N}\) for \(N=1,10,100\) . [T] \(y=x^{4}-5 x^{2}+4\) on the interval \([-2,2]\) which has an exact area of \(\frac{32}{15}\)
6 step solution
Problem 52
In the following exercises, use a calculator or a computer program to evaluate the endpoint sums \(R_{N}\) and \(L_{N}\) for \(N=1,10,100\) . [T] \(y=\ln x\) on the interval \([1,2],\) which has an exact area of \(2 \ln (2)-1\)
7 step solution
Problem 53
Explain why, if \(f(a) \geq 0\) and \(f\) is increasing on \([a, b],\) that the left endpoint estimate is a lower bound for the area below the graph of \(f\) on \([a, b]\)
5 step solution