Math Problem Statement

Integrate

Integrate the function 3x^2 with respect to x from 0 to 1.

Solution

The integral shown in the image is:

013x2dx\int_0^1 3x^2 \, dx

To solve this, follow these steps:

  1. First, find the antiderivative of 3x23x^2. The antiderivative of xnx^n is xn+1n+1\frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1}, so:

3x2dx=3x33=x3\int 3x^2 \, dx = 3 \cdot \frac{x^3}{3} = x^3

  1. Now, apply the limits of integration (from 0 to 1):

[x3]01=1303=10=1\left[ x^3 \right]_0^1 = 1^3 - 0^3 = 1 - 0 = 1

So, the value of the integral is:

11

Let me know if you'd like more details or have any questions! Here are five related questions to explore:

  1. What is the integral of x3x^3 over the same interval?
  2. How would the result change if the limits were from 1 to 2 instead?
  3. What is the geometric interpretation of this integral?
  4. How do you integrate higher powers of xx, such as x4x^4?
  5. How does changing the coefficient (like from 3 to 5) affect the integral?

Tip: When integrating powers of xx, always increase the exponent by 1 and divide by the new exponent!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Definite Integration
Polynomial Functions

Formulas

∫x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12