Integral Problem: Calculating f_1^e

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The discussion focuses on calculating the integral \( f_1^e \) using the formula \( f_i^e=\int_{x_e}^{x_{e+1}} f \psi_i^e (x) dx \) with \( \psi_1^e(x)=1- \frac{x}{h_e} \) and the function \( f(x)=6.25(1+x) \). The user attempts to compute \( f_1^e \) but questions the discrepancy between their result and the book's answer, which is \( f_1^e=\frac{6.25h_e}{2}(1 +\frac{x_{e+1}+2x_e}{3}) \). The discussion emphasizes the importance of verifying function definitions and integration limits to ensure accuracy in calculations.

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Folks,

I am trying to repeat what is in the book to calculate ##f_1^e##
Given
##\displaystyle f_i^e=\int_{x_e}^{x_{e+1}} f \psi_i^e (x) dx##

where ##\psi_1^e(x)=1- \frac{x}{h_e}##

##x_{e+1}-x_e=h_e##

##f(x)=6.25(1+x)##

I calculate ##\displaystyle f_1^e=\int_{x_e}^{x_{e+1}} 6.25(1+x) (1-x/h_e) dx=6.25\int_{x_e}^{x_{e+1}} (1-x/h_e +x - x^2/h_e) dx##

##\displaystyle=6.25(x-\frac{x^2}{2h_e}+\frac{x^2}{2}-\frac{x^3}{3h_e})|_{x_e}^{x_{e+1}}##

I am not sure how my work can arrive at the book answer below...?

The book calculates ##\displaystyle f_1^e=\frac{6.25h_e}{2}(1 +\frac{x_{e+1}+2x_e}{3})##
 
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