Mean value theorem for integrals.

In summary, the conversation discusses finding a value for c that makes the average of the function f(x) equal to a given value. The speaker first finds the average to be 14/pi and then tries to solve for c using trigonometric identities, but finds that the answers are incorrect. They ask for help in solving the problem.
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bobbarkernar
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find c such that (f)average=f(c)

f(x)=7sin(x)-sin(2x), [0,pi]

ok so i found (f)average= 14/pi

then i tried to compute:
7sin(c)-sin(2c)= (14/pi)

but the answers i got were wrong.
please if someone could reply with some helpful information on how to solve this. thank you
 
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this is how i would start it:

[tex] 7\sin c - \sin 2c = \frac{14}{\pi} [/tex]

[tex] 7\sin c - 2\sin c \cos c = \frac{14}{\pi} [/tex].

Let [tex] a = \sin c [/tex] and [tex] b = \cos c [/tex].

Then [tex] 7a-2ab = \frac{14}{\pi} [/tex]. We also know that [tex] a^{2} + b^{2} = 1 [/tex]. Can you go from there?
 

1. What is the mean value theorem for integrals?

The mean value theorem for integrals is a theorem in calculus that states that for a continuous function f(x) on the interval [a, b], there exists a value c in the interval such that the average value of the function on the interval is equal to the value of the function at c. In other words, the average rate of change of the function is equal to the instantaneous rate of change at some point within the interval.

2. How is the mean value theorem for integrals used in real life?

The mean value theorem for integrals has many practical applications in fields such as physics, economics, and engineering. For example, it can be used to calculate average velocity or average rate of change in a given time period, which is useful in understanding the behavior of objects in motion or changes in economic variables.

3. What are the conditions for the mean value theorem for integrals to hold?

The mean value theorem for integrals holds when the function is continuous on the closed interval [a, b] and differentiable on the open interval (a, b). In addition, the function must not change sign on the interval, meaning that it cannot cross the x-axis.

4. Can the mean value theorem for integrals be applied to functions with multiple variables?

Yes, the mean value theorem for integrals can be extended to functions with multiple variables, known as the multivariable mean value theorem. This theorem states that for a continuous function f(x,y) on a closed and bounded region in the xy-plane, there exists a point (c,d) in the region such that the average value of the function on the region is equal to the value of the function at (c,d).

5. How is the mean value theorem for integrals related to the fundamental theorem of calculus?

The mean value theorem for integrals is closely related to the fundamental theorem of calculus. In fact, the mean value theorem for integrals is often used to prove the fundamental theorem of calculus. The fundamental theorem of calculus states that the definite integral of a function f(x) can be calculated by finding an antiderivative F(x) and evaluating it at the upper and lower limits of integration. The mean value theorem for integrals is used to show that such an antiderivative exists and is continuous on the interval [a, b].

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