How is my integration wrong? X(

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In summary, the conversation discusses a problem with taking an integral and getting a different answer than the expected one. The initial set-up for the integral is correct and when checked with Wolfram Alpha, the answer is 448π/15. However, when trying to solve it manually, the answer is 29.8666... which is rounded off. After further discussion and clarification, it is determined that the system may want the exact answer, not a rounded off decimal. The issue is resolved and the conversation ends with gratitude for the help.
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My set-up for the integral is right:

2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫0 to 4 of (x)(√(4x) - (2x - 4))dx

= 2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫(2x3/2 - 2x2 + 4)dx

When I Wolfram Alpha the answer, it is 448[itex]\pi[/itex]/15.
The computer HW system counts that answer as correct.

But when I try to take the integral, it's wrong! :(

I did this...:

2[itex]\pi[/itex](2x5/2/5/2 - 2(x3)/3 + 4x2/4] |0 to 4

= 29.86[itex]\pi[/itex]

...This is not right. But what's the matter with my integration?

Thanks SO much for the help! :)
 
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Lo.Lee.Ta. said:
My set-up for the integral is right:

2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫0 to 4 of (x)(√(4x) - (2x - 4))dx

= 2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫(2x3/2 - 2x2 + 4)dx

When I Wolfram Alpha the answer, it is 448[itex]\pi[/itex]/15.
The computer HW system counts that answer as correct.

But when I try to take the integral, it's wrong! :(

I did this...:

2[itex]\pi[/itex](2x5/2/5/2 - 2(x3)/3 + 4x2/4] |0 to 4

= 29.86[itex]\pi[/itex]

...This is not right. But what's the matter with my integration?

Thanks SO much for the help! :)

Where did 4x^2/4 come from?
 
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Oh, sorry. I wrote down (4x^2)/2 on my paper but typed it wrong!

I meant (4x^2)/2
 
  • #4
Lo.Lee.Ta. said:
My set-up for the integral is right:

2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫0 to 4 of (x)(√(4x) - (2x - 4))dx

= 2[itex]\pi[/itex]∫(2x3/2 - 2x2 + 4)dx

When I Wolfram Alpha the answer, it is 448[itex]\pi[/itex]/15.
The computer HW system counts that answer as correct.

But when I try to take the integral, it's wrong! :(

I did this...:

2[itex]\pi[/itex](2x5/2/5/2 - 2(x3)/3 + 4x2/4] |0 to 4

= 29.86[itex]\pi[/itex]

...This is not right. But what's the matter with my integration?

Thanks SO much for the help! :)

448/15 = 29.8666666...

I'm guessing the system wants the exact answer, not a rounded off decimal.
 
  • #5
Lo.Lee.Ta. said:
Oh, sorry. I wrote down (4x^2)/2 on my paper but typed it wrong!

I meant (4x^2)/2

Ok. 448/15=29.8666... What do you think is wrong??
 
  • #6
Curious3141 said:
448/15 = 29.8666666...

I'm guessing the system wants the exact answer, not a rounded off decimal.

That's a good guess.
 
  • #7
Yeah, I guess it was the rounding thing! Man! :/

Thank you SO much for helping! Simple problem! UGH! =_=
 

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