Math Problem Statement
Sketch the region whose area is represented by the definite integral \( \int_{0}^{5} 6 \, dx \).
Solution
The integral given is:
This represents the area of a region under the function from to .
Steps to Sketch the Region:
- Graph the Function: Plot the line , which is a horizontal line across the y-axis at .
- Set the Limits: Mark the x-axis from to .
- Shade the Area: The area under the line and between and represents the integral. This region forms a rectangle.
Dimensions and Area Calculation:
- The width of the rectangle (horizontal) is .
- The height of the rectangle (vertical) is .
Thus, the area is:
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Further Questions to Explore:
- How would the area change if the integral limits were different?
- What does this integral represent in practical terms?
- How would you find the area if the function was not constant?
- Can you find the area if the function was below the x-axis?
- What is the general form of the integral for calculating the area under a curve?
Tip:
For constant functions, the integral over an interval simply represents the area of a rectangle with one side as the function value and the other as the interval length.
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Definite Integral
Area Under a Curve
Constant Function
Formulas
Area = width * height for rectangles
\( \int_{a}^{b} f(x) \, dx \) to find area under the curve
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Suitable Grade Level
Grades 11-12