#$&* course Mth 272 6/18 12:51am 009. `query 9
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Given Solution: `a The graphs cross at (0, -1), (1,0), and (2, 1) as we easily find by solving the equation (x-1)^3 = (x - 1). Since (1, 0) lies between the endpoints of our interval we have to be careful about which function lies above which, and we'll have to split the calculation into two separate intervals. • The x-1 graph lies above the (x-1)^3 graph from 0 to 1, so the area on this interval will be the integral of (x-1) - (x-1)^3 between these limits. • The (x-1)^3 graph lies above the (x-1) graph from 1 to 2, so the area on this interval will be the integral of (x-1)^3 - (x-1) between these limits. Each integral is equal to .25, so the total area is the sum .25 + .25 = .5 of these areas. ** DER &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): OK ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: OK ********************************************* Question: `q 5.5.2 (previously 5.5.10 (was 5.5.10) ) describe the region for integral of (1-x^2) - (x^2-1) from -1 to 1 YYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY Your solution: Separating the equation into two separate parts, you have an upside-down parabola for (1-x^2) with an origin of (0, 1) and a normal parabola for (x^2 - 1) with an origin of (0, -1). The area inside forms a sort of ellipse based on the curvature of the parabolas. The antiderivative of these combined makes (2x - 2/3x^3). By plugging in the numbers, you get 4/3 and -4/3 so 4/3 - (-4/3) = 8/3 or 2.667 which is that region’s area. confidence rating #$&*: 3 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^
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Given Solution: `a*& The graph of 1 - x^2 is an upside down parabola with vertex at (0, 1), intercepting the x axis at x = -1 and x = 1. The graph of x^2 - 1 is a rightside up parabols with vertex at (0, -1), intercepting the x axis at x = -1 and x = 1. The region between the graphs is close to a circle passing thru (-1,0), (0,1), (1,0) and (0, -1), but the region is not exactly circular since it is formed by two parabolas. The graphs aren't vertical at (1,0) and (-1,0), for example, and a circle would be. The parabolas curve in such a way as to stay inside the circular region, so the region between the parabolas will have a bit less area than the circle. The integrand (1-x^2) - (x^2-1) can be simplified to 2 - 2 x^2. An antiderivative would be 2x - 2/3 x^3. Evaluating this at -1 and 1 we obtain integral 8/3. The area of the region is 8/3 = 2.67 approx.. Note that the area of the circle described above would be pi = 3.14, approx., a bit bigger than the area of the region between the parabolas. *&*& STUDENT ERROR: The graph is a circular region centered on the point (0,0) INSTRUCTOR COMMENT: The region is not exactly circular, (for example the graphs aren't vertical at (1,0) and (-1,0), for example), but it's fairly close to the circle. ** &&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&&& Self-critique (if necessary): Hope it was okay to call it an ellipse. ------------------------------------------------ Self-critique Rating: 3