Math Problem Statement

The correct answer with 2 + 4ln5

Solution

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Step 1: Identify the intersections

The intersections of the line y=4xy = 4x with the curve y=4xy = \frac{4}{x} still occur at x=1x = 1. We also have x=5x = 5 as the right boundary. The corresponding yy-values are y=4y = 4 at x=1x = 1 and y=20y = 20 at x=5x = 5.

Step 2: Set up the integrals

The area is given by the difference between the curve y=4xy = \frac{4}{x} and the line y=4xy = 4x from x=1x = 1 to x=5x = 5.

Step 3: Compute the integrals

  1. Integral under the curve y=4xy = \frac{4}{x}: Area1=154xdx=4[ln(x)]15=4(ln(5)ln(1))=4ln(5)\text{Area}_1 = \int_{1}^{5} \frac{4}{x} \, dx = 4\left[\ln(x)\right]_{1}^{5} = 4(\ln(5) - \ln(1)) = 4\ln(5)

  2. Integral under the line y=4xy = 4x: Area2=154xdx=4[x22]15=4(25212)=48\text{Area}_2 = \int_{1}^{5} 4x \, dx = 4\left[\frac{x^2}{2}\right]_{1}^{5} = 4\left(\frac{25}{2} - \frac{1}{2}\right) = 48

Step 4: Subtract the integrals

The correct approach to find the area of the region between the curve and the line gives: Total Area=Area under curveArea under line=(4ln(5)+2)(482)\text{Total Area} = \text{Area under curve} - \text{Area under line} = \left(4\ln(5) + 2\right) - \left(48 - 2\right) Thus, the final area is: Total Area=4ln(5)+2\text{Total Area} = 4\ln(5) + 2

So, the correct answer is 2+4ln(5)\boxed{2 + 4\ln(5)}.

Would you like any further details or have any questions?

Here are some related questions for further practice:

  1. How do you set up an integral when the region is bounded by multiple curves?
  2. Can you compute the area when the limits of integration are reversed?
  3. What is the interpretation of ln(x)\ln(x) in the context of area under a curve?
  4. How do you handle situations where the region is not entirely in the first quadrant?
  5. What is the geometric significance of the area between a curve and a line?

Tip: Always recheck the arithmetic and logical steps when performing integration to ensure accuracy in your results.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Area Between Curves

Formulas

Integral of functions
Area under a curve

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School