Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Sketch the graph of the integrand whose shaded region represents the net area. \(\int_{1}^{4} \left(5x - 5\sqrt{x}\right) \, dx\)

Solution

To evaluate the integral 14(5x5x)dx\int_{1}^{4} \left(5x - 5\sqrt{x}\right) \, dx using the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus, let's break down each term and solve the integral step-by-step.

Step 1: Set up the Integral

The integral is: 14(5x5x)dx\int_{1}^{4} \left(5x - 5\sqrt{x}\right) \, dx

Step 2: Separate the Terms

We can split the integral: 145xdx145xdx\int_{1}^{4} 5x \, dx - \int_{1}^{4} 5\sqrt{x} \, dx

Step 3: Integrate Each Term

Integrate 5x5x:

5xdx=5x22\int 5x \, dx = \frac{5x^2}{2} Evaluated from 11 to 44: [ \left[\frac{5 \cdot 4^2}{2}\right] - \left[\frac{5 \cdot 1^2}{2}\right] = \left[\frac{5 \cdot 16}{2}\right] - \left[\frac{5 \cdot 1}{2}\right] = 40 - 2.5 = 37.5 ]

Integrate 5x5\sqrt{x}:

Rewrite x\sqrt{x} as x1/2x^{1/2}: 5xdx=5x1/2dx=523x3/2=103x3/2\int 5\sqrt{x} \, dx = \int 5x^{1/2} \, dx = 5 \cdot \frac{2}{3} x^{3/2} = \frac{10}{3} x^{3/2} Evaluated from 11 to 44: [ \left[\frac{10}{3} \cdot 4^{3/2}\right] - \left[\frac{10}{3} \cdot 1^{3/2}\right] = \left[\frac{10}{3} \cdot 8\right] - \left[\frac{10}{3} \cdot 1\right] = \frac{80}{3} - \frac{10}{3} = \frac{70}{3} ]

Step 4: Combine Results

Now, subtract the results from each integral: 37.5703=112.5703=42.53=14.166737.5 - \frac{70}{3} = \frac{112.5 - 70}{3} = \frac{42.5}{3} = 14.1667

Final Answer

14(5x5x)dx=14.1667\int_{1}^{4} \left(5x - 5\sqrt{x}\right) \, dx = 14.1667

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Related Questions:

  1. How do you apply the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to more complex integrands?
  2. What are some techniques to integrate functions with roots or fractional exponents?
  3. How can substitution simplify integrals like xdx\int \sqrt{x} \, dx?
  4. What is the significance of the shaded area in integral calculations?
  5. How does changing the limits of integration affect the net area calculated?

Tip: Breaking down integrals by separating terms often simplifies complex expressions and aids in solving each part individually.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Definite Integrals
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Square Roots

Formulas

\(\int a f(x) \, dx = a \int f(x) \, dx\)
\(\int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C\)

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12