Math Problem Statement

Suppose that f and g are continuous and that ∫[4 to 8] f(x) dx = -6 and ∫[4 to 8] g(x) dx = 10. Find ∫[4 to 8] [4f(x) + g(x)] dx.

Solution

To solve the problem, we need to evaluate:

48[4f(x)+g(x)]dx\int_4^8 \big[ 4f(x) + g(x) \big] \, dx

Using the linearity of integrals:

48[4f(x)+g(x)]dx=448f(x)dx+48g(x)dx\int_4^8 \big[ 4f(x) + g(x) \big] \, dx = 4 \int_4^8 f(x) \, dx + \int_4^8 g(x) \, dx

From the given information:

  • 48f(x)dx=6\int_4^8 f(x) \, dx = -6
  • 48g(x)dx=10\int_4^8 g(x) \, dx = 10

Substituting these values:

448f(x)dx=4(6)=244 \int_4^8 f(x) \, dx = 4(-6) = -24 48g(x)dx=10\int_4^8 g(x) \, dx = 10

Adding these together:

48[4f(x)+g(x)]dx=24+10=14\int_4^8 \big[ 4f(x) + g(x) \big] \, dx = -24 + 10 = -14

Final Answer:

48[4f(x)+g(x)]dx=14\int_4^8 \big[ 4f(x) + g(x) \big] \, dx = -14

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Here are 5 related questions for practice:

  1. How would the solution change if 48f(x)dx=0\int_4^8 f(x) dx = 0?
  2. What is the integral of 48[2f(x)g(x)]dx\int_4^8 \big[ 2f(x) - g(x) \big] dx using the same given values?
  3. How does the linearity property of integrals simplify these types of problems?
  4. Can you compute 48[f(x)+g(x)]dx\int_4^8 \big[ f(x) + g(x) \big] dx with the given data?
  5. What if f(x)f(x) and g(x)g(x) were multiplied instead of added; how would the solution process differ?

Tip: Always verify properties of the function,

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Definite Integrals
Linearity of Integration
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

∫[a to b] [c*f(x) + g(x)] dx = c * ∫[a to b] f(x) dx + ∫[a to b] g(x) dx

Theorems

Linearity Property of Definite Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus or Advanced High School Calculus