Calculating Darboux Integrals for a Piecewise Function on the Interval [0,b]

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In summary, we need to find the lower and upper Darboux sums for a function f(x) = x for rational x and f(x) = 0 for irrational x on the interval [0, b]. The function may not be integrable on [0, b] and we need to find lower and upper estimates for f on subintervals of [0, b] to compute the Darboux sums.
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Let f(x) = x for rational x anf f(x) = 0 for irrational x. Calculate the upper and lower Darboux integrals for f on the interval [0,b]. Is f integrable on [0,b]


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I'm thinking that f is no integrable but I'm just sketchy with Darboux integrals and need some pointing in the correct direction/explanation
 
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To compute the lower and upper Darboux sums for [tex]f[/tex] corresponding to any partition of [tex][0, b][/tex], you will need to know lower and upper estimates for [tex]f[/tex] on subintervals of [tex][0, b][/tex]. Therefore, let [tex][l, r][/tex] be any subinterval of [tex][0, b][/tex]. What is the lower estimate [tex]\inf \{ f(x) \mid x \in [l, r] \}[/tex]? What is the upper estimate [tex]\sup \{ f(x) \mid x \in [l, r] \}[/tex]?
 

1. What is a Darboux integral?

A Darboux integral is a method of calculating the area under a curve, also known as the definite integral. It was developed by French mathematician Gaston Darboux in the late 19th century.

2. How is a Darboux integral different from other methods of integration?

Darboux integral is different from other methods, such as Riemann integration, in that it uses a partition of the interval into subintervals to approximate the area under the curve, rather than the Riemann sum approach.

3. What are the advantages of using a Darboux integral?

One advantage of using a Darboux integral is that it allows for a more precise calculation of the area under a curve, as the subintervals can be made smaller and closer together. It also has applications in physics, engineering, and economics.

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There are many resources available to learn more about Darboux integral, including textbooks, online courses, and tutorials. You can also consult with a math tutor or attend a workshop or seminar on the topic.

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