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1. Consider the function
\begin{cases} |x + 5|, & \text{if } x \leq 0 \\ -x + 5, & \text{if } x > 0 \end{cases}$$ You need to evaluate the integral: $$\int_{-7}^{10} f(x) \, dx$$ To solve this, we must break the integral into two parts due to the piecewise nature of the function. - For $$x \leq 0$$, $$f(x) = |x + 5| = -(x + 5)$$ since $$x + 5$$ is negative for $$x \leq -5$$, and for $$-5 < x \leq 0$$, $$f(x) = x + 5$$. - For $$x > 0$$, $$f(x) = -x + 5$$. So, the integral becomes: $$\int_{-7}^{-5} -(x + 5) \, dx + \int_{-5}^{0} (x + 5) \, dx + \int_{0}^{10} (-x + 5) \, dx$$ Now, evaluate each integral: --- **2. Use the anti-derivative method to find the area under the graph of** $$y = x^3 - 1 \text{ over the interval } [0, 2]$$ To find the area under the graph, calculate the definite integral: $$\int_{0}^{2} (x^3 - 1) \, dx$$ First, find the anti-derivative of $$x^3 - 1$$, which is: $$\frac{x^4}{4} - x$$ Now, evaluate the integral from 0 to 2: $$\left[ \frac{x^4}{4} - x \right]_{0}^{2} = \left( \frac{2^4}{4} - 2 \right) - \left( \frac{0^4}{4} - 0 \right)$$ --- **3. Integrate:** a) $$\int \sec^4 \theta \, d\theta$$ This requires the use of a standard reduction formula or by breaking it down into parts: $$\int \sec^4 \theta \, d\theta = \int \sec^2 \theta \cdot \sec^2 \theta \, d\theta$$ The integral of $$\sec^2 \theta$$ is straightforward, and you can use a substitution for the second $$\sec^2 \theta$$ term. --- b) $$\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \left( x + \frac{2}{\sin^2 x} \right) \, dx$$ To solve this, break it into two separate integrals: $$\int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} x \, dx + \int_{\frac{\pi}{6}}^{\frac{\pi}{2}} \frac{2}{\sin^2 x} \, dx$$ For the first integral, it is a straightforward polynomial. For the second, recall that $$\frac{1}{\sin^2 x} = \csc^2 x$$, and use the known antiderivative for $$\csc^2 x$$. --- Let me know if you'd like the detailed step-by-step solutions for each part or any clarification! --- **5 Related Questions:** 1. How do you handle piecewise functions when integrating? 2. What is the general formula for finding the area under the curve of a function? 3. How do you handle trigonometric integrals like $$\int \sec^4 \theta \, d\theta$$? 4. What are the steps in solving definite integrals? 5. How do you use the fundamental theorem of calculus in solving integrals? **Tip:** When dealing with piecewise functions, always break the integral at the points where the function changes definition and solve each segment separately.Ask a new question for Free
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Math Problem Analysis
Mathematical Concepts
Integration
Piecewise Functions
Area under the Curve
Trigonometric Integrals
Formulas
Definite integral: ∫_a^b f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a)
Trigonometric identity: sec^2θ = 1 + tan^2θ
Antiderivative of sec^4θ using reduction formulas
Antiderivative of csc^2x: ∫csc^2x dx = -cotx + C
Theorems
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Properties of Definite Integrals
Suitable Grade Level
Undergraduate Calculus or Advanced High School (Grades 11-12)
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