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1.2 | The Definite Integral

Learning Objectives
1.2.1 State the definition of the definite integral.
1.2.2 Explain the terms integrand, limits of integration, and variable of integration.
1.2.3 Explain when a function is integrable.
1.2.4 Describe the relationship between the definite integral and net area.
1.2.5 Use geometry and the properties of definite integrals to evaluate them.
1.2.6 Calculate the average value of a function.

In the preceding section we defined the area under a curve in terms of Riemann sums:
n
A = n lim
→∞
∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx.
i=1

However, this definition came with restrictions. We required f (x) to be continuous and nonnegative. Unfortunately, real-
world problems don’t always meet these restrictions. In this section, we look at how to apply the concept of the area under
the curve to a broader set of functions through the use of the definite integral.

Definition and Notation

The definite integral generalizes the concept of the area under a curve. We lift the requirements that f (x) be continuous
and nonnegative, and define the definite integral as follows.

Definition
If f (x) is a function defined on an interval ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦, the definite integral of f from a to b is given by

b n (1.8)
∫ a f (x)dx = n lim
→∞
∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx,
i=1

provided the limit exists. If this limit exists, the function f (x) is said to be integrable on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦, or is an integrable
function.

The integral symbol in the previous definition should look familiar. We have seen similar notation in the chapter on
Applications of Derivatives (http://cnx.org/content/m53602/latest/) , where we used the indefinite integral
symbol (without the a and b above and below) to represent an antiderivative. Although the notation for indefinite integrals
may look similar to the notation for a definite integral, they are not the same. A definite integral is a number. An indefinite
integral is a family of functions. Later in this chapter we examine how these concepts are related. However, close attention
should always be paid to notation so we know whether we’re working with a definite integral or an indefinite integral.
Integral notation goes back to the late seventeenth century and is one of the contributions of Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz, who
is often considered to be the codiscoverer of calculus, along with Isaac Newton. The integration symbol ∫ is an elongated S,
suggesting sigma or summation. On a definite integral, above and below the summation symbol are the boundaries of the
interval, ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦. The numbers a and b are x-values and are called the limits of integration; specifically, a is the lower limit
and b is the upper limit. To clarify, we are using the word limit in two different ways in the context of the definite integral.
First, we talk about the limit of a sum as n → ∞. Second, the boundaries of the region are called the limits of integration.
We call the function f (x) the integrand, and the dx indicates that f (x) is a function with respect to x, called the variable
of integration. Note that, like the index in a sum, the variable of integration is a dummy variable, and has no impact on the
computation of the integral. We could use any variable we like as the variable of integration:
b b b
∫ a f (x)dx = ∫ a f (t)dt = ∫ a f (u)du
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n
Previously, we discussed the fact that if f (x) is continuous on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦, then the limit n lim
→∞
∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx exists and is
i=1
unique. This leads to the following theorem, which we state without proof.

Theorem 1.1: Continuous Functions Are Integrable

If f (x) is continuous on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦, then f is integrable on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦.

Functions that are not continuous on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ may still be integrable, depending on the nature of the discontinuities. For
example, functions with a finite number of jump discontinuities on a closed interval are integrable.
It is also worth noting here that we have retained the use of a regular partition in the Riemann sums. This restriction is not
strictly necessary. Any partition can be used to form a Riemann sum. However, if a nonregular partition is used to define
the definite integral, it is not sufficient to take the limit as the number of subintervals goes to infinity. Instead, we must take
the limit as the width of the largest subinterval goes to zero. This introduces a little more complex notation in our limits and
makes the calculations more difficult without really gaining much additional insight, so we stick with regular partitions for
the Riemann sums.

Example 1.7

Evaluating an Integral Using the Definition

2
Use the definition of the definite integral to evaluate ∫ x 2 dx. Use a right-endpoint approximation to generate
0
the Riemann sum.

Solution
We first want to set up a Riemann sum. Based on the limits of integration, we have a = 0 and b = 2. For
i = 0, 1, 2,…, n, let P = {x i} be a regular partition of [0, 2]. Then

Δx = b − a 2
n = n.
Since we are using a right-endpoint approximation to generate Riemann sums, for each i, we need to calculate
the function value at the right endpoint of the interval [x i − 1, x i]. The right endpoint of the interval is x i, and
since P is a regular partition,
⎡ ⎤ 2i
x i = x 0 + iΔx = 0 + i⎣ 2
n⎦ = n .
Thus, the function value at the right endpoint of the interval is
2
f (x i) = x i2 = ⎛⎝2i ⎞ 4i 2
n⎠ = 2.
n
Then the Riemann sum takes the form

∑ ⎛⎝4i2 ⎞⎠2n = ∑
n n n n
∑ f (x i)Δx =
2
8i 2 = 8 ∑ i 2.
3
i=1 i=1 n i=1 n n3i = 1
n
Using the summation formula for ∑ i 2, we have
i=1

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n n
∑ f (x i)Δx = 83 ∑ i 2
i=1 n i=1

⎡n(n + 1)(2n + 1) ⎤
= 83 ⎣ ⎦
n 6
⎡ 3 2 ⎤
= 83 ⎣2n + 3n + n ⎦
n 6
3 2
= 16n + 24n
3
+n
6n
=8+4 + 1 .
3 n 6n 2

Now, to calculate the definite integral, we need to take the limit as n → ∞. We get
2 n
∫ x 2 dx = n lim
→∞
∑ f (x i)Δx
0 i=1

⎛8 4 ⎞
→ ∞⎝3
+ n + 12
6n ⎠
= n lim

⎛8 ⎞ ⎛ ⎞
+ lim ⎛4 ⎞ + lim 1
→ ∞⎝3 ⎠ n → ∞⎝n ⎠ n → ∞⎝6n 2 ⎠
= n lim

= 8 + 0 + 0 = 8.
3 3

1.7 3
Use the definition of the definite integral to evaluate ∫ (2x − 1)dx. Use a right-endpoint approximation
0
to generate the Riemann sum.

Evaluating Definite Integrals

Evaluating definite integrals this way can be quite tedious because of the complexity of the calculations. Later in this chapter
we develop techniques for evaluating definite integrals without taking limits of Riemann sums. However, for now, we can
rely on the fact that definite integrals represent the area under the curve, and we can evaluate definite integrals by using
geometric formulas to calculate that area. We do this to confirm that definite integrals do, indeed, represent areas, so we can
then discuss what to do in the case of a curve of a function dropping below the x-axis.

Example 1.8

Using Geometric Formulas to Calculate Definite Integrals

6
Use the formula for the area of a circle to evaluate ∫ 9 − (x − 3) 2dx.
3

Solution
The function describes a semicircle with radius 3. To find
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6
∫ 9 − (x − 3) 2dx,
3

we want to find the area under the curve over the interval ⎡⎣3, 6⎤⎦. The formula for the area of a circle is A = πr 2.
⎛ ⎞
The area of a semicircle is just one-half the area of a circle, or A = ⎝1 ⎠πr 2. The shaded area in Figure 1.16
2
⎛ ⎞
covers one-half of the semicircle, or A = ⎝1 ⎠πr 2. Thus,
4

6
∫ 9 − (x − 3) 2 = 1 π(3) 2
3 4

= 9π
4
≈ 7.069.

Figure 1.16 The value of the integral of the function f (x)

over the interval ⎡⎣3, 6⎤⎦ is the area of the shaded region.

1.8 4
Use the formula for the area of a trapezoid to evaluate ∫ (2x + 3)dx.
2

Area and the Definite Integral

When we defined the definite integral, we lifted the requirement that f (x) be nonnegative. But how do we interpret “the
area under the curve” when f (x) is negative?

Net Signed Area

Let us return to the Riemann sum. Consider, for example, the function f (x) = 2 − 2x 2 (shown in Figure 1.17) on
⎧
the interval [0, 2]. Use n = 8 and choose ⎨⎩x*i } as the left endpoint of each interval. Construct a rectangle on each

subinterval of height f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞

⎠ and width Δx. When f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞
⎠ is positive, the product f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx represents the area of the
rectangle, as before. When f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠ is negative, however, the product f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx represents the negative of the area of the
rectangle. The Riemann sum then becomes
8
∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx = ⎛⎝Area of rectangles above the x-axis⎞⎠ − ⎛⎝Area of rectangles below the x-axis⎞⎠
i=1

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Figure 1.17 For a function that is partly negative, the

Riemann sum is the area of the rectangles above the x-axis less
the area of the rectangles below the x-axis.

Taking the limit as n → ∞, the Riemann sum approaches the area between the curve above the x-axis and the x-axis, less
the area between the curve below the x-axis and the x-axis, as shown in Figure 1.18. Then,
2 n
∫ f (x)dx = n lim
→∞
∑ f (c i)Δx
0 i=1
= A 1 − A 2.

The quantity A 1 − A 2 is called the net signed area.

Figure 1.18 In the limit, the definite integral equals area A1

less area A2, or the net signed area.

Notice that net signed area can be positive, negative, or zero. If the area above the x-axis is larger, the net signed area is
positive. If the area below the x-axis is larger, the net signed area is negative. If the areas above and below the x-axis are
equal, the net signed area is zero.

Example 1.9

Finding the Net Signed Area

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Find the net signed area between the curve of the function f (x) = 2x and the x-axis over the interval [−3, 3].

Solution
The function produces a straight line that forms two triangles: one from x = −3 to x = 0 and the other from
x = 0 to x = 3 (Figure 1.19). Using the geometric formula for the area of a triangle, A = 1 bh, the area of
2
triangle A1, above the axis, is

A 1 = 1 3(6) = 9,
2
where 3 is the base and 2(3) = 6 is the height. The area of triangle A2, below the axis, is

A 2 = 1 (3)(6) = 9,
2
where 3 is the base and 6 is the height. Thus, the net area is
3
∫ 2xdx = A 1 − A 2 = 9 − 9 = 0.
−3

Figure 1.19 The area above the curve and below the x-axis
equals the area below the curve and above the x-axis.

Analysis
If A1 is the area above the x-axis and A2 is the area below the x-axis, then the net area is A 1 − A 2. Since the areas
of the two triangles are equal, the net area is zero.

1.9 Find the net signed area of f (x) = x − 2 over the interval ⎡⎣0, 6⎤⎦, illustrated in the following image.

Total Area
One application of the definite integral is finding displacement when given a velocity function. If v(t) represents the

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velocity of an object as a function of time, then the area under the curve tells us how far the object is from its original
position. This is a very important application of the definite integral, and we examine it in more detail later in the chapter.
For now, we’re just going to look at some basics to get a feel for how this works by studying constant velocities.
When velocity is a constant, the area under the curve is just velocity times time. This idea is already very familiar. If a car
travels away from its starting position in a straight line at a speed of 75 mph for 2 hours, then it is 150 mi away from its
original position (Figure 1.20). Using integral notation, we have
2
∫ 75dt = 150.
0

Figure 1.20 The area under the curve v(t) = 75 tells us how far the car
is from its starting point at a given time.

In the context of displacement, net signed area allows us to take direction into account. If a car travels straight north at a
speed of 60 mph for 2 hours, it is 120 mi north of its starting position. If the car then turns around and travels south at a
speed of 40 mph for 3 hours, it will be back at it starting position (Figure 1.21). Again, using integral notation, we have
2 5
∫ 60dt + ∫ −40dt = 120 − 120
0 2
= 0.
In this case the displacement is zero.
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Figure 1.21 The area above the axis and the area below the axis
are equal, so the net signed area is zero.

Suppose we want to know how far the car travels overall, regardless of direction. In this case, we want to know the area
between the curve and the x-axis, regardless of whether that area is above or below the axis. This is called the total area.
Graphically, it is easiest to think of calculating total area by adding the areas above the axis and the areas below the axis
(rather than subtracting the areas below the axis, as we did with net signed area). To accomplish this mathematically, we use
the absolute value function. Thus, the total distance traveled by the car is
2 5 2 5
∫ |60|dt + ∫ |−40|dt = ∫ 60dt + ∫ 40dt
0 2 0 2
= 120 + 120
= 240.
Bringing these ideas together formally, we state the following definitions.

Definition
Let f (x) be an integrable function defined on an interval ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦. Let A1 represent the area between f (x) and the
x-axis that lies above the axis and let A2 represent the area between f (x) and the x-axis that lies below the axis. Then,
the net signed area between f (x) and the x-axis is given by
b
∫ a f (x)dx = A 1 − A 2.
The total area between f (x) and the x-axis is given by
b
∫ a| f (x)|dx = A 1 + A 2.

Example 1.10

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Finding the Total Area

Find the total area between f (x) = x − 2 and the x-axis over the interval ⎡⎣0, 6⎤⎦.

Solution
Calculate the x-intercept as (2, 0) (set y = 0, solve for x). To find the total area, take the area below the x-axis
over the subinterval [0, 2] and add it to the area above the x-axis on the subinterval ⎡⎣2, 6⎤⎦ (Figure 1.22).

Figure 1.22 The total area between the line and the x-axis
over ⎡⎣0, 6⎤⎦ is A2 plus A1.

We have
6
∫ |(x − 2)|dx = A 2 + A 1.
0

Then, using the formula for the area of a triangle, we obtain

A 2 = 1 bh = 1 · 2 · 2 = 2
2 2
1 1
A 1 = bh = · 4 · 4 = 8.
2 2
The total area, then, is
A 1 + A 2 = 8 + 2 = 10.

1.10 Find the total area between the function f (x) = 2x and the x-axis over the interval [−3, 3].

Properties of the Definite Integral

The properties of indefinite integrals apply to definite integrals as well. Definite integrals also have properties that relate to
the limits of integration. These properties, along with the rules of integration that we examine later in this chapter, help us
manipulate expressions to evaluate definite integrals.

Rule: Properties of the Definite Integral

1.
a (1.9)
∫ a f (x)dx = 0
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If the limits of integration are the same, the integral is just a line and contains no area.
2.
a b (1.10)
∫ f (x)dx = −∫ f (x)dx
a
b

If the limits are reversed, then place a negative sign in front of the integral.
3.
b b b (1.11)
∫a ⎡
⎣ f (x) + g(x)⎤⎦dx = ∫ f (x)dx + ∫ g(x)dx
a a

The integral of a sum is the sum of the integrals.

4.

⌠ f (x) − g(x) dx = ⌠ f (x)dx − ∫ bg(x)dx

b b (1.12)
⎡ ⎤

⌡a ⌡a
⎣ ⎦
a

The integral of a difference is the difference of the integrals.

5.
b b (1.13)
∫ a c f (x)dx = c∫ a f (x)

for constant c. The integral of the product of a constant and a function is equal to the constant multiplied by
the integral of the function.
6.
b c b (1.14)
∫ a f (x)dx = ∫ a f (x)dx + ∫ c f (x)dx

Although this formula normally applies when c is between a and b, the formula holds for all values of a, b, and
c, provided f (x) is integrable on the largest interval.

Example 1.11

Using the Properties of the Definite Integral

Use the properties of the definite integral to express the definite integral of f (x) = −3x 3 + 2x + 2 over the
interval [−2, 1] as the sum of three definite integrals.

Solution
1
⎛
Using integral notation, we have ∫ ⎝−3x
3
+ 2x + 2⎞⎠dx. We apply properties 3. and 5. to get
−2

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1 1 1 1
⎛
∫ ⎝−3x
3
+ 2x + 2⎞⎠dx = ∫ −3x 3 dx + ∫ 2xdx + ∫ 2dx
−2 −2 −2 −2
1 1 1
= −3∫ x 3 dx + 2∫ xdx + ∫ 2dx.
−2 −2 −2

1.11 Use the properties of the definite integral to express the definite integral of f (x) = 6x 3 − 4x 2 + 2x − 3
over the interval [1, 3] as the sum of four definite integrals.

Example 1.12

Using the Properties of the Definite Integral

8 5 8
If it is known that ∫ f (x)dx = 10 and ∫ f (x)dx = 5, find the value of ∫ f (x)dx.
0 0 5

Solution
By property 6.,
b c b
∫ a f (x)dx = ∫ a f (x)dx + ∫ c f (x)dx.

Thus,
8 5 8
∫ f (x)dx = ∫ f (x)dx + ∫ f (x)dx
0 0 5
8
10 = 5 + ∫ f (x)dx
5
8
5 = ∫ f (x)dx.
5

1.12 5 5 2
If it is known that ∫ f (x)dx = −3 and ∫ f (x)dx = 4, find the value of ∫ f (x)dx.
1 2 1

Comparison Properties of Integrals

A picture can sometimes tell us more about a function than the results of computations. Comparing functions by their graphs
as well as by their algebraic expressions can often give new insight into the process of integration. Intuitively, we might say
that if a function f (x) is above another function g(x), then the area between f (x) and the x-axis is greater than the area
between g(x) and the x-axis. This is true depending on the interval over which the comparison is made. The properties of
definite integrals are valid whether a < b, a = b, or a > b. The following properties, however, concern only the case
a ≤ b, and are used when we want to compare the sizes of integrals.
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Theorem 1.2: Comparison Theorem

i. If f (x) ≥ 0 for a ≤ x ≤ b, then
b
∫ a f (x)dx ≥ 0.
ii. If f (x) ≥ g(x) for a ≤ x ≤ b, then
b b
∫ a f (x)dx ≥ ∫ a g(x)dx.
iii. If m and M are constants such that m ≤ f (x) ≤ M for a ≤ x ≤ b, then
b
m(b − a) ≤ ∫ f (x)dx
a
≤ M(b − a).

Example 1.13

Comparing Two Functions over a Given Interval

Compare f (x) = 1 + x 2 and g(x) = 1 + x over the interval [0, 1].

Solution
Graphing these functions is necessary to understand how they compare over the interval [0, 1]. Initially, when
graphed on a graphing calculator, f (x) appears to be above g(x) everywhere. However, on the interval [0, 1],
the graphs appear to be on top of each other. We need to zoom in to see that, on the interval [0, 1], g(x) is above
f (x). The two functions intersect at x = 0 and x = 1 (Figure 1.23).

Figure 1.23 (a) The function f (x) appears above the function g(x)
except over the interval [0, 1] (b) Viewing the same graph with a greater
zoom shows this more clearly.

We can see from the graph that over the interval [0, 1], g(x) ≥ f (x). Comparing the integrals over the specified
1 1
interval [0, 1], we also see that ∫ g(x)dx ≥ ∫ f (x)dx (Figure 1.24). The thin, red-shaded area shows just
0 0
how much difference there is between these two integrals over the interval [0, 1].

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Figure 1.24 (a) The graph shows that over the interval
[0, 1], g(x) ≥ f (x), where equality holds only at the endpoints of the
interval. (b) Viewing the same graph with a greater zoom shows this more
clearly.

Average Value of a Function

We often need to find the average of a set of numbers, such as an average test grade. Suppose you received the following
test scores in your algebra class: 89, 90, 56, 78, 100, and 69. Your semester grade is your average of test scores and you
want to know what grade to expect. We can find the average by adding all the scores and dividing by the number of scores.
In this case, there are six test scores. Thus,
89 + 90 + 56 + 78 + 100 + 69 = 482 ≈ 80.33.
6 6
Therefore, your average test grade is approximately 80.33, which translates to a B− at most schools.
Suppose, however, that we have a function v(t) that gives us the speed of an object at any time t, and we want to find the
object’s average speed. The function v(t) takes on an infinite number of values, so we can’t use the process just described.
Fortunately, we can use a definite integral to find the average value of a function such as this.
Let f (x) be continuous over the interval ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ and let ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ be divided into n subintervals of width Δx = (b − a)/n.
Choose a representative x*i in each subinterval and calculate f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞
⎠ for i = 1, 2,…, n. In other words, consider each

f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞
⎠ as a sampling of the function over each subinterval. The average value of the function may then be approximated as

f ⎛⎝x*1 ⎞⎠ + f ⎛⎝x*2 ⎞⎠ + ⋯ + f ⎛⎝x*n ⎞⎠

n ,

which is basically the same expression used to calculate the average of discrete values.

But we know Δx = b − a b−a

n , so n = Δx , and we get

f ⎛⎝x*1 ⎞⎠ + f ⎛⎝x*2 ⎞⎠ + ⋯ + f ⎛⎝x*n ⎞⎠ f ⎛⎝x*1 ⎞⎠ + f ⎛⎝x*2 ⎞⎠ + ⋯ + f ⎛⎝x*n ⎞⎠

n = (b − a)
.
Δx
n
Following through with the algebra, the numerator is a sum that is represented as ∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠, and we are dividing by a
i=1
fraction. To divide by a fraction, invert the denominator and multiply. Thus, an approximate value for the average value of
the function is given by
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n
∑ ⎛
f ⎝x*i ⎞
⎠ n
⎛ ⎞
i=1 = ⎝ Δx ⎠ ∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞
⎠
(b − a) b−a i=1
Δx
n
⎛ ⎞
= ⎝ 1 ⎠ ∑ f ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx.
b−a i=1

This is a Riemann sum. Then, to get the exact average value, take the limit as n goes to infinity. Thus, the average value of
a function is given by
n b
1 lim ∑ f (x )Δx = 1 ∫ f (x)dx.
b − a n → ∞i = 1 i b−a a

Definition
Let f (x) be continuous over the interval ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦. Then, the average value of the function f (x) (or fave) on ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ is
given by
b
1
b − a∫a
f ave = f (x)dx.

Example 1.14

Finding the Average Value of a Linear Function

Find the average value of f (x) = x + 1 over the interval ⎡⎣0, 5⎤⎦.

Solution
First, graph the function on the stated interval, as shown in Figure 1.25.

Figure 1.25 The graph shows the area under the function
f (x) = x + 1 over ⎡⎣0, 5⎤⎦.

The region is a trapezoid lying on its side, so we can use the area formula for a trapezoid A = 1 h(a + b), where
2
h represents height, and a and b represent the two parallel sides. Then,

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5
∫ x + 1dx = 1 h(a + b)
0 2
1
= · 5 · (1 + 6)
2
= 35 .
2
Thus the average value of the function is
5
1 x + 1dx = 1 · 35 = 7 .
5 − 0∫0 5 2 2

1.13 Find the average value of f (x) = 6 − 2x over the interval [0, 3].
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1.2 EXERCISES
In the following exercises, express the limits as integrals. 71.
n
60. n lim
→∞
∑ ⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠Δx over [1, 3]
i=1

n
61. n lim
→∞
∑ ⎛⎝5⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠2 − 3⎛⎝x*i ⎞⎠3⎞⎠Δx over [0, 2]
i=1

n
62. n lim
→∞
∑ sin 2 ⎛⎝2πx*i ⎞⎠Δx over [0, 1]
i=1

n
63. n lim
→∞
∑ cos 2 ⎛⎝2πx*i ⎞⎠Δx over [0, 1] 72.
i=1

In the following exercises, given Ln or Rn as indicated,

express their limits as n → ∞ as definite integrals,
identifying the correct intervals.
n
n∑ n
64. L n = 1 i−1
i=1

n
n∑ n
65. R n = 1 i
i=1

n 73.
⎛ i − 1⎞
n ∑ ⎝1 + 2 n ⎠
66. L n = 2
i=1

n
⎛ i⎞
n ∑ ⎝3 + 3 n ⎠
67. R n = 3
i=1

n
i − 1 ⎛ i − 1⎞
n ∑ 2π n cos⎝2π n ⎠
68. L n = 2π
i=1

i ⎞ ⎛⎛ i⎞ ⎞
n 2
⎛
n ∑ ⎝1 + n ⎠log⎝⎝1 + n ⎠ ⎠
69. R n = 1
i=1

In the following exercises, evaluate the integrals of the

functions graphed using the formulas for areas of triangles
and circles, and subtracting the areas below the x-axis.

70.

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74. 3
83. ∫ (3 − |x|)dx
−2

In the following exercises, use averages of values at the left

(L) and right (R) endpoints to compute the integrals of the
piecewise linear functions with graphs that pass through the
given list of points over the indicated intervals.

84. {(0, 0), (2, 1), (4, 3), (5, 0), (6, 0), (8, 3)} over
[0, 8]

85. {(0, 2), (1, 0), (3, 5), (5, 5), (6, 2), (8, 0)} over
[0, 8]

75. 86. {(−4, −4), (−2, 0), (0, −2), (3, 3), (4, 3)} over
[−4, 4]

87. {(−4, 0), (−2, 2), (0, 0), (1, 2), (3, 2), (4, 0)}
over [−4, 4]

4 2
Suppose that ∫ f (x)dx = 5 and ∫ f (x)dx = −3, and
0 0
4 2
∫ g(x)dx = −1 and ∫ g(x)dx = 2. In the following
0 0
exercises, compute the integrals.

4
In the following exercises, evaluate the integral using area 88. ∫ ⎛
⎝ f (x) + g(x)⎞⎠dx
formulas. 0

3 4
76. ∫ (3 − x)dx 89. ∫ ⎛
⎝ f (x) + g(x)⎞⎠dx
0 2

3 2
77. ∫ (3 − x)dx 90. ∫ ⎛
⎝ f (x) − g(x)⎞⎠dx
2 0

3 4
78. ∫ (3 − |x|)dx 91. ∫ ⎛
⎝ f (x) − g(x)⎞⎠dx
−3 2

6 2
79. ∫ (3 − |x − 3|)dx 92. ∫ ⎛
3 f (x) − 4g(x)⎞⎠dx
⎝
0 0

2 4
80. ∫ 4 − x 2dx 93. ∫ ⎛
4 f (x) − 3g(x)⎞⎠dx
⎝
−2 2

5 In the following exercises, use the identity

81. ∫ 4 − (x − 3) 2dx A 0 A
1 ∫ f (x)dx = ∫ f (x)dx + ∫ f (x)dx to compute the
−A −A 0
12 integrals.
82. ∫ 36 − (x − 6) 2dx
0 π
94. ⌠ sint dt (Hint: sin(−t) = −sin(t))
⌡−π 1 + t 2
44 Chapter 1 | Integration

π π/4
95. ∫ t dt 109. Show that ∫ costdt ≥ π 2/4.
− π 1 + cost −π/4

3 In the following exercises, find the average value fave of f

96. ∫ (2 − x)dx (Hint: Look at the graph of f.) between a and b, and find a point c, where f (c) = f ave .
1

4 110. f (x) = x 2, a = −1, b = 1

97. ∫ (x − 3) 3 dx (Hint: Look at the graph of f.)
2
111. f (x) = x 5, a = −1, b = 1
In the following exercises, given that
1 1 1
∫ xdx = 12 , ∫ x dx = 13 ,
2
and ∫ x dx = 1 ,
3 112. f (x) = 4 − x 2, a = 0, b = 2
0 0 0 4
compute the integrals. 113. f (x) = (3 − |x|), a = −3, b = 3
1
⎛
98. ∫ ⎝1 + x + x 2 + x 3⎞⎠dx 114. f (x) = sin x, a = 0, b = 2π
0
115. f (x) = cos x, a = 0, b = 2π
1
⎛ 3⎞
99. ∫ ⎝1
2
− x + x − x ⎠dx
In the following exercises, approximate the average value
0
using Riemann sums L100 and R100. How does your answer
1 compare with the exact given answer?
100. ∫ (1 − x) 2 dx
0 116. [T] y = ln(x) over the interval [1, 4]; the exact
ln(256)
1 solution is − 1.
101. ∫ (1 − 2x) dx 3 3
0
117. [T] y = e x/2 over the interval [0, 1]; the exact
⌠ ⎛6x − 4 x 2⎞dx
1
solution is 2( e − 1).
⌡0⎝ 3 ⎠
102.

⎡ ⎤
118. [T] y = tan x over the interval ⎣0, π ⎦; the exact
1
⎛ 3⎞ 4
103. ∫ ⎝7 − 5x ⎠dx
2 ln(2)
0 solution is π .
In the following exercises, use the comparison
theorem. 119. [T] y = x + 1 over the interval [−1, 1]; the
4 − x2
3 π
exact solution is .
⎛ 2
104. Show that ∫ ⎝x − 6x + 9⎞⎠dx ≥ 0. 6
0
In the following exercises, compute the average value using
3 the left Riemann sums LN for N = 1, 10, 100. How does
105. Show that ∫ (x − 3)(x + 2)dx ≤ 0.
−2 the accuracy compare with the given exact value?

1 1 120. [T] y = x 2 − 4 over the interval [0, 2]; the exact

106. Show that ∫ 1 + x 3dx ≤ ∫ 1 + x 2dx.
0 0 solution is − 8 .
3
2 2
107. Show that ∫ 1 + xdx ≤ ∫ 1 + x 2dx.
121. [T] y = xe x
2
over the interval [0, 2]; the exact
1 1

solution is 1 ⎛⎝e 4 − 1⎞⎠.

π/2 4
108. Show that ∫ sintdt ≥ π . (Hint: sint ≥ 2t
π over
0 4
⎡ π⎤
⎣0, 2 ⎦)

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⎛ ⎞
x 130. Suppose ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ can be subdivided into subintervals
122. [T] y = ⎝1 ⎠ over the interval [0, 4]; the exact
2 a = a0 < a1 < a2 < ⋯ < aN = b such that either
solution is 15 .
64ln(2) f ≥ 0 over [a i − 1, a i] or f ≤ 0 over [a i − 1, a i]. Set
ai
Ai = ∫ f (t)dt.
123. [T] y = x sin⎛⎝x 2⎞⎠ over the interval [−π, 0]; the ai − 1

cos⎛⎝π 2⎞⎠ − 1 b
exact solution is . a. Explain why ∫ a f (t)dt = A 1 + A 2 + ⋯ + A N .
2π

| |
b b
2π b. Then, explain why ∫ a f (t)dt ≤∫ | f (t)|dt.
124. Suppose that A=∫ sin 2 tdt and a
0
2π 131. Suppose f and g are continuous functions such that
B=∫ cos 2 tdt. Show that A + B = 2π and A = B. d d
0 ∫c f (t)dt ≤ ∫ g(t)dt for every subinterval ⎡⎣c, d⎤⎦ of
c
⎡
π/4 ⎣a, b⎤⎦. Explain why f (x) ≤ g(x) for all values of x.
125. Suppose that A=∫ sec 2 tdt = π and
−π/4
π/4 132. Suppose the average value of f over ⎡⎣a, b⎤⎦ is 1 and
B=∫ tan tdt. Show that A − B = π .
2
the average value of f over ⎡⎣b, c⎤⎦ is 1 where a < c < b.
−π/4 2
Show that the average value of f over [a, c] is also 1.
126. Show that the average value of sin 2 t over [0, 2π] ⎡
133. Suppose that ⎣a, b⎤⎦ can be partitioned. taking
is equal to 1/2 Without further calculation, determine
a = a 0 < a 1 < ⋯ < a N = b such that the average value
whether the average value of sin 2 t over [0, π] is also
of f over each subinterval [a i − 1, a i] = 1 is equal to 1 for
equal to 1/2.
each i = 1,…, N. Explain why the average value of f over
127. Show that the average value of cos 2 t over [0, 2π] ⎡
⎣a, b⎤⎦ is also equal to 1.
is equal to 1/2. Without further calculation, determine
whether the average value of cos 2 (t) over [0, π] is also 134. Suppose that for each i such that 1 ≤ i ≤ N one has
i N
equal to 1/2. N(N + 1)
∫ f (t)dt = i. Show that ∫ f (t)dt =
2
.
i−1 0
128. Explain why the graphs of a quadratic function
(parabola) p(x) and a linear function ℓ(x) can intersect 135. Suppose that for each i such that 1 ≤ i ≤ N one
in at most two points. Suppose that p(a) = ℓ(a) and i

b b
has ∫ f (t)dt = i 2. Show that
i−1
p(b) = ℓ(b), and that ∫ a p(t)dt > ∫ a ℓ(t)dt. Explain N
N(N + 1)(2N + 1)
d d
∫ f (t)dt =
6
.
0
why ∫ c p(t) > ∫ c ℓ(t)dt whenever a ≤ c < d ≤ b.
136. [T] Compute the left and right Riemann sums L10
2 L 10 + R 10
129. Suppose that parabola p(x) = ax + bx + c opens and R10 and their average for f (t) = t 2 over
2
downward (a < 0) and has a vertex of y = −b > 0. For 1 –
2a [0, 1]. Given that ∫ t 2 dt = 0.33, to how many
B 0
⎛ 2
which interval [A, B] is ∫ ⎝ax + bx + c⎞⎠dx as large as L + R 10
A decimal places is 10 accurate?
2
possible?
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⎛
137. [T] Compute the left and right Riemann sums, L10 142. If f is 1-periodic ⎝ f (t + 1) = f (t)⎞⎠, odd, and
L + R 10
and R10, and their average 10 for f (t) = ⎛⎝4 − t 2⎞⎠ integrable over [0, 1], is it always true that
2
1
2 –
over [1, 2]. Given that ∫ ⎛⎝4 − t 2⎞⎠dt = 1.66, to how
∫ f (t)dt = 0 ?
0
1
L + R 10 1
many decimal places is 10 accurate?
2 143. If f is 1-periodic and ∫ f (t)dt = A, is it
0
5 1+a
138. If ∫ 1 + t 4dt = 41.7133..., what is necessarily true that ∫a f (t)dt = A for all A?
1
5
∫ 1 + u 4du ?
1

1
139. Estimate ∫ tdt using the left and right endpoint
0
sums, each with a single rectangle. How does the average
of these left and right endpoint sums compare with the
1
actual value ∫ tdt ?
0

1
140. Estimate ∫ tdt by comparison with the area of a
0
single rectangle with height equal to the value of t at the
midpoint t = 1 . How does this midpoint estimate compare
2
1
with the actual value ∫ tdt ?
0

141. From the graph of sin(2πx) shown:

1
a. Explain why ∫ sin(2πt)dt = 0.
0
a+1
b. Explain why, in general, ∫a sin(2πt)dt = 0 for

any value of a.

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