Math Problem Statement

Find the value of the integral of f(x) from -a to 3a where a=2. The graph consists of a semicircle from -a to a and a straight line from a to 3a.

Solution

The problem asks to evaluate the integral of the function f(x)f(x) from a-a to 3a3a, where a=2a = 2. The graph provided shows a semi-circular curve from a-a to aa, followed by a linear segment from aa to 3a3a.

Step-by-step solution:

  1. Identify the segments:

    • From a-a to aa, the curve is a semicircle.
    • From aa to 3a3a, the curve is a straight line.
  2. Semicircular part (from a-a to aa):

    • The curve from a-a to aa forms a semicircle of radius aa. The area under this semicircle is πa22\frac{\pi a^2}{2}, since the area of a full circle is πr2\pi r^2, and a semicircle is half of that.
    • With a=2a = 2, the area of the semicircle is: Area=π(2)22=2π6.2832\text{Area} = \frac{\pi (2)^2}{2} = 2\pi \approx 6.2832
  3. Linear part (from aa to 3a3a):

    • The line is straight and extends downward with negative slope. The exact equation of the line is not provided, but based on the graph, it looks like it decreases linearly, possibly representing a simple form such as f(x)=f(a)2a(xa)f(x) = -\frac{f(a)}{2a}(x - a) from aa to 3a3a.
    • This will need more detailed examination from the graph to integrate correctly or find out area or decomposition. the last seems..Concing

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Area under a curve

Formulas

Area of a semicircle: A = (1/2) * π * r^2
Definite integral: ∫ f(x) dx from a to b

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

College-level calculus