Q. what is the average value of 14−6x2 on the interval [−1,3]?
Use Average Value Formula: To find the average value of a function f(x) on the interval [a,b], we use the formula:Average value = (b−a)1∫abf(x)dx.Here, f(x)=14−6x2, a=−1, and b=3.
Calculate Interval Width: Calculate the width of the interval [a,b] by subtracting a from b.Width = b−a=3−(−1)=3+1=4.
Integrate Function: Now, we need to integrate the function f(x)=14−6x2 from −1 to 3.∫−13(14−6x2)dx.
Find Antiderivative: Find the antiderivative of f(x). The antiderivative of 14 is 14x, and the antiderivative of −6x2 is −6⋅(3x3)=−2x3. So, the antiderivative of f(x) is F(x)=14x−2x3.
Evaluate Antiderivative: Evaluate the antiderivative F(x) at the upper and lower limits of the interval and subtract.F(3)=14(3)−2(3)3=42−2(27)=42−54=−12.F(−1)=14(−1)−2(−1)3=−14−2(−1)=−14+2=−12.
Subtract Limits: Subtract F(−1) from F(3).F(3)−F(−1)=(−12)−(−12)=−12+12=0.