The discussion revolves around the interpretation of area in the context of integration, specifically focusing on the integral of the function \(y = x - 2\) over the interval from -2 to 5. Participants are attempting to understand their calculations and the meaning behind the results they are obtaining.
The discussion is ongoing, with participants seeking clarification on their calculations and the underlying concepts. Some guidance has been offered regarding the interpretation of area in integration, but there is no explicit consensus on the correct approach or solution yet.
There are indications of confusion regarding the use of notation and the interpretation of the integral's result, as well as a mention of an online assignment system providing feedback that suggests an answer of 12.5, which is not aligned with the participants' calculations.
Starrrrr said:1. f_-2^{5} 1x-2dx.2. 1. f_a^{b}f(x)dx3. x^2/2 -2(x)|_-2^5
25/2-2(5)-(4/2-2(-2))=-7/2
What am I doing wrong?
When I put the answer to my online assignment thing it says incorrectRay Vickson said:What makes you think you have done something wrong?
Allegedly the answer is 12.5 but I don't know how the computer got thatRay Vickson said:What makes you think you have done something wrong?
Starrrrr said:1. f_-2^{5} 1x-2dx.2. 1. f_a^{b}f(x)dx3. x^2/2 -2(x)|_-2^5
25/2-2(5)-(4/2-2(-2))=-7/2
What am I doing wrong?
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