Q. find the average value of the function f over the indicated interval [a,b]: f(x)=4−x2, [−2,3]
Calculate b−a: To find the average value of a function over an interval [a,b], we use the formula: Average value = (b−a)1×∫abf(x)dx.
Set up integral: First, let's calculate b−a for our interval [−2,3].b−a=3−(−2)=3+2=5.
Find antiderivative: Now, we need to set up the integral of f(x) from −2 to 3.∫−23(4−x2)dx.
Evaluate antiderivative: Let's find the antiderivative of f(x).The antiderivative of 4 is 4x, and the antiderivative of −x2 is −3x3.So, the antiderivative of f(x) is 4x−3x3.
Subtract evaluations: Now we evaluate the antiderivative from −2 to 3.Plug in the upper limit: 4(3)−(3)3/3=12−9=3.Plug in the lower limit: 4(−2)−(−2)3/3=−8−(−8/3)=−8+8/3=−24/3+8/3=−16/3.
Divide for average value: Subtract the lower limit evaluation from the upper limit evaluation.3−(−316)=3+316=39+316=325.
Divide for average value: Subtract the lower limit evaluation from the upper limit evaluation. 3−(−316)=3+316=39+316=325.Finally, divide the result by (b−a) to find the average value. Average value = (51)∗(325)=1525=35.
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