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The document discusses the concept of finding a perfect rectangle that has the same area as the area under a curve, specifically focusing on the function f(x) over the interval [0, 4]. It includes questions about estimating the area under the curve, determining a height for the rectangle, and comparing this height to the function values. Additionally, it covers the average value of a function through examples related to real-world scenarios like waiting in line and water temperature.

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8.1+Lesson (1)

The document discusses the concept of finding a perfect rectangle that has the same area as the area under a curve, specifically focusing on the function f(x) over the interval [0, 4]. It includes questions about estimating the area under the curve, determining a height for the rectangle, and comparing this height to the function values. Additionally, it covers the average value of a function through examples related to real-world scenarios like waiting in line and water temperature.

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Finding the Perfect Rectangle Name:___________________________

In the past we used many rectangles to estimate the area underneath a curve.
Today we will explore a slightly different question. Is it possible to find one
rectangle that has the same area as the area underneath the curve? And if so,
how do we find this perfect rectangle?

1. The graph of 𝑓(𝑥) is shown on the interval 0 ≤ 𝑥 ≤ 4. Explain why the area underneath the
curve is more than 4 but less than 20.

2. Do you think the area underneath the curve is more than 8? Less than 16? Explain.

3. At what height do you think we should draw the rectangle, so its area is exactly the same as the
area under the curve? Label this height c.

4. We now have two different methods for getting the area under a curve.
a. Write an expression that would give the area under the curve in terms of this perfect
height, c.

b. Write an integral expression that gives the area under the curve. What can you say
about this expression and the expression in question 4?

5. If 𝑓(𝑥) = −𝑥 * + 4𝑥 + 1, find the value of the perfect height, c.

6. How does the value of c compare to all the values of the function 𝑓(𝑥) over the interval [0,4]?
Explain your reasoning.
Topic 8.1—Average Value of a Function
Important Ideas:

Check Your Understanding!


1. Chipotle gives BOGO burritos on Teacher Appreciation Day if you’re willing to stand in line. On
this particular day, the number of people waiting in line to order is modeled by 𝑊(𝑡), where t is
measured in hours since Chipotle opened at 11 AM. Write an integral expression that would give
the average number of people waiting in line at Chipotle from noon to 6 PM.

2. Find the average value of the function 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑒 1231 − 4𝑥 on the interval [1, 3].

3. The temperature of water in a bathtub is given by 𝑊(𝑡), a strictly increasing, differentiable


function.

4 *5
a) Use a trapezoidal sum to approximate *5 ∫5 𝑊(𝑡)𝑑𝑡

b) Using proper units, interpret your answer in part a) in context.

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