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The discussion addresses two calculus problems involving integrals. The first problem requires finding the value of "b" in the equation ∫2x^4 dx = 1, leading to the conclusion that b = (7/2)^(1/5) > 1. The second problem involves determining "a" in the equation ∫2.3e^(1.4x) dx = 46, resulting in a = (5/7)ln(e^(28/5) - 28) < 4. The responses utilize the Fundamental Theorem of Calculus to derive the solutions. The thread encourages further calculus questions from participants.
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Here are the questions:

Can someone please help me with these two math questions? *integrals*?

1) If b > 1 and ∫2x^4 dx = 1 (from b= b and a =1) what would be the value of "b"? how do I solve for b?

2) If a < 4 and ∫2.3e^(1.4x) dx = 46 (from b = 4 and a = a) what would be the value of "a"? how do I solve for a?

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Can someone please help me with these two math questions? *integrals*? - Yahoo! Answers

I have posted a link there to this topic so the OP can find my response.
 
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Hello hey,

1.) We are given:

$$2\int_1^b x^4\,dx=1$$ where $$1<b$$

Applying the anti-derivative form of the FTOC on the left side, we have:

$$\frac{2}{5}\left[x^4 \right]_1^b=1$$

Multiply through by $$\frac{5}{2}$$ and complete the FTOC:

$$b^5-1=\frac{5}{2}$$

Add through by $1$, and take the fifth root of both sides:

$$b=\left(\frac{7}{2} \right)^{\frac{1}{5}}>1$$

2.) We are given

$$2.3\int_a^4 e^{1.4x}\,dx=46$$ where $$a<4$$

Applying the anti-derivative form of the FTOC on the left side, we have:

$$\frac{23}{14}\left[e^{1.4x} \right]_a^4=46$$

Multiply through by $$\frac{14}{23}$$ and complete the FTOC:

$$e^{5.6}-e^{1.4a}=28$$

Arrange with the term containing $a$ on the left, and everything else on the right:

$$e^{1.4a}=e^{5.6}-28$$

Convert from exponential to logarithmic form and then divide through by $1.4$:

$$a=\frac{5}{7}\ln\left(e^{\frac{28}{5}}-28 \right)<4$$

I have used fractions rather than decimals equivalents. I just prefer this notation.

To hey and any other guests viewing this topic, I invite and encourage you to post other calculus questions here in our http://www.mathhelpboards.com/f10/ forum.

Best Regards,

Mark.
 
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