Comparing Areas of x^2 and x^3 in [0,1] Interval

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around verifying the inequality between the definite integrals of the functions x² and x³ over the interval [0, 1] without directly evaluating the integrals. Participants explore various approaches to demonstrate this relationship, including graphical analysis and algebraic manipulation.

Discussion Character

  • Homework-related, Mathematical reasoning, Exploratory

Main Points Raised

  • One participant requests help in verifying the inequality without evaluating the integrals, expressing uncertainty about how to start.
  • Another participant suggests showing that x² is greater than or equal to x³ for all points in the interval [0, 1] as a potential approach.
  • A different suggestion involves taking the derivative of both sides of the inequality to analyze the relationship further.
  • One participant recommends drawing the graphs of x² and x³ to visually demonstrate that the area under the curve of x² is greater than that of x³ in the specified interval.
  • Another participant provides a formatted way to express the integrals using mathematical notation.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants present various methods to approach the problem, but there is no consensus on a single method or resolution of the inequality. The discussion remains exploratory with multiple viewpoints.

Contextual Notes

Some participants' suggestions depend on assumptions about the behavior of the functions within the interval, and the discussion does not resolve the mathematical steps required to verify the inequality.

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hi, I'm sorry I'm asking a lot, but that time i need help

here the question says:
* Verify the inequality without evaluating the definite integrals:

(integration [x^2] from 0 to 1) >= (integration [x^3] from 0 to 1)

i can't solve that question without evaluating the integral
so how can i start it?

thank u a lot ...and any efforts will be appreciated

N.B. if anyone please could inform me how to write mathematical equations in a better form.
 
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I'll give you a hint. Can you show that for all points on the interval x^2>=x^3?

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Originally posted by moham_87
hi, I'm sorry I'm asking a lot, but that time i need help

here the question says:
* Verify the inequality without evaluating the definite integrals:

(integration [x^2] from 0 to 1) >= (integration [x^3] from 0 to 1)

i can't solve that question without evaluating the integral
so how can i start it?

thank u a lot ...and any efforts will be appreciated

N.B. if anyone please could inform me how to write mathematical equations in a better form.


take the dy/dx of both sides.
 
Here's how you would write the equation:

[tex] \int_0^1 x^2 \, dx \geq \int_0^1 x^3 \, dx[/tex]

(click the image to see the source code)
 
You draw the graphs for x^2 & x^3
In the interval [0,1]
The area under the graph for x^2 is greater than x^3


[tex]\Rightarrow\int_0^1 x^2 \, dx \geq \int_0^1 x^3 \, dx[/tex]
 

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