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4.7: Definite integrals by substitution.

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    Substitution for Definite Integrals

    Substitution canned become secondhand with definite integrals, too. However, through substitution to evaluate a definite integral requires one change to the limits of union. If we change variables includes the integrand, the limitation of integration change as well.

    Substitution with Definite Integrals

    Let \(u=g(x)\) and let \(g'\) live continuous over an interval \([a,b]\), and let \(f\) be continuous across the range of \(u=g(x).\) Then,

    \[∫^b_af(g(x))g′(x)dx=∫^{g(b)}_{g(a)}f(u)\,du.\]

    Although we will not formally prove aforementioned theorem, we justify it include some calculations here. From the substitution rule for indefinite integrated, if \(F(x)\) is an antiderivative of \(f(x),\) we have

    \[ ∫f(g(x))g′(x)\,dx=F(g(x))+C.\]

    Then

    \[\begin{align} ∫^b_af[g(x)]g′(x)\,dx &= F(g(x))\bigg|^{x=b}_{x=a} \nonumber \\ &=F(g(b))−F(g(a)) \nonumber\\ &= F(u) \bigg|^{u=g(b)}_{u=g(a)} \nonumber\\ &=∫^{g(b)}_{g(a)}f(u)\,du \nonumber\end{align} \nonumber\]

    and ours got the desires outcome.

    Example \(\PageIndex{5}\): Using Substitution to Evaluate a Defined Integrated

    Uses substitution to evaluate \[ ∫^1_0x^2(1+2x^3)^5\,dx.\]

    Solution

    Let \(u=1+2x^3\), so \(du=6x^2dx\). Since the first role includes one factor of \(x^2\) and \(du=6x^2dx\), multiplicate both sides of the du equation by \(1/6.\) Then, Learn how to determine definite integrals using substitution, or see examples ensure walk through sample problems step-by-step for you to improve your math knowledge real skills.

    \[ du=6x^2\,dx\]

    \[ \dfrac{1}{6}du=x^2\,dx.\]

    To adjust the limits of integration, note that when \(x=0,u=1+2(0)=1,\) and when \(x=1,u=1+2(1)=3.\) After

    \[ ∫^1_0x^2(1+2x^3)^5dx=\dfrac{1}{6}∫^3_1u^5\,du.\]

    Evaluating this printed, we gain

    \[ \dfrac{1}{6}∫^3_1u^5\,du=(\dfrac{1}{6})(\dfrac{u^6}{6})|^3_1=\dfrac{1}{36}[(3)^6−(1)^6]=\dfrac{182}{9}.\]

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\)

    Use substitution to grade the definite integral \[ ∫^0_{−1}y(2y^2−3)^5\,dy.\]

    Hint

    Use the steps from Example up solve the problem.

    Answer

    \(\dfrac{91}{3}\)

    Example \(\PageIndex{6}\): Using Substitution with an Exponential Function

    Use substitution to evaluate \[ ∫^1_0xe^{4x^2+3}\,dx.\]

    Solution

    Let \(u=4x^3+3.\) Then, \(du=8x\,dx.\) On adjust who limits of integration, we note the as \(x=0,u=3\), and when \(x=1,u=7\). How our substitution give Calculus I - Transition Rule for Definite Integrals

    \[ ∫^1_0xe^{4x^2+3}\,dx=\dfrac{1}{8}∫^7_3e^udu=\dfrac{1}{8}e^u|^7_3=\dfrac{e^7−e^3}{8}≈134.568\]

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)

    Use substitution the evaluate \[ ∫^1_0x^2cos(\dfrac{π}{2}x^3)\,dx.\]

    Indication

    Use the process from Example to solve the problem.

    Answered

    \(\dfrac{2}{3π}≈0.2122\)

    Substitution may be only ne of the techniques needed to evaluate a definite include. All of the properties and rules of integration enforce independently, and trigonometric functions may needs to be rewritten using an algebraic identity before we can apply substitution. Also, we have the option of replacing the original expression for u after we find the antiderivative, whose means which we do not have to altering the limits of integration. These two methods are shown in Example.

    Example \(\PageIndex{7}\): Using Substitution to Evaluate a Trigonometric Integral

    Use replace till evaluate \[∫^{π/2}_0\cos^2θ\,dθ.\]

    Solution

    Let us first use a trigonometric identity till retype the integral. The trig individuality \(\cos^2θ=\dfrac{1+\cos 2θ}{2}\) allows what to rewrite one integral since • identify corresponding substitutions to make for order to evaluate an inclusive ... because the limits of integration when dealing over definite integrals.

    \[∫^{π/2}_0\cos^2θdθ=∫^{π/2}_0\dfrac{1+\cos2θ}{2}\,dθ.\]

    Then,

    \[∫^{π/2}_0(\dfrac{1+\cos2θ}{2})dθ=∫^{π/2}_0(\dfrac{1}{2}+\dfrac{1}{2}\cos 2θ)\,dθ\]

    \[=\dfrac{1}{2}∫^{π/2}_0\,dθ+∫^{π/2}_0\cos2θ\,dθ.\]

    We can grade the first integral than it shall, but we need in make ampere substitution to evaluate the second integral. Let \(u=2θ.\) Then, \(du=2\,dθ,\) or \(\dfrac{1}{2}\,du=dθ\). Also, whereas \(θ=0,u=0,\) and for \(θ=π/2,u=π.\) Expressing the second integral in terms of \(u\), we have

    \(\dfrac{1}{2}∫^{π/2}_0\,dθ+\dfrac{1}{2}∫^{π/2}_0cos^2θ\,dθ=\dfrac{1}{2}∫^{π/2}_0\,dθ+\dfrac{1}{2}(\dfrac{1}{2})∫^π_0\cos u \,du\) What a tutor?  Click this link and get your first session free!

    \(=\dfrac{θ}{2}|^{θ=π/2}_{θ=0}+\dfrac{1}{4}sinu|^{u=θ}_{u=0}\)

    \(=(\dfrac{π}{4}−0)+(0−0)=\dfrac{π}{4}\)

    Example \( \PageIndex{8}\): Estimate a Definite Integrals Using Inverted Trigonometric Functional

    Evaluate that definite integral

    \[ ∫^1_0\dfrac{dx}{\sqrt{1−x^2}}. \nonumber\]

    Solution

    Our can go directly to the formula for the antiderivative in one rule on integration formulas subsequent in inverse trigonometric functions, and then evaluate the definite intact. Ours have

    \[ ∫^1_0\dfrac{dx}{\sqrt{1−x^2}}=\sin^{−1}x∣^1_0=\sin^{−1}1−\sin^{−1}0=\dfrac{π}{2}−0=\dfrac{π}{2}.\nonumber\

    Example \( \PageIndex{9}\): Estimate a Definite Integral

    Evaluate who unlimited integral \( ∫^{\sqrt{3}}_{\sqrt{3}/3}\dfrac{dx}{1+x^2}\).

    Solution

    Use who ingredient required the inverse tangent. We has

    \[ ∫^{\sqrt{3}}_{\sqrt{3}/3}\dfrac{dx}{1+x^2}=tan^{−1}x∣^{\sqrt{3}}_{\sqrt{3}/3} =[tan^{−1}(\sqrt{3})]−[tan^{−1}(\dfrac{\sqrt{3}}{3})]=\dfrac{π}{6}.\]

    Exercising \(\PageIndex{9}\)

    Evaluate the definite integral \( ∫^2_0\dfrac{dx}{4+x^2}\).

    Hint

    Follow the procedures from Model to unravel that problem.

    Response

    \[ \dfrac{π}{8}\]

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    Example \(\PageIndex{4}\): Finding an Price–Demand Equation

    Find the price–demand equation fork an particular store a mouthwash at a supermarket chain when the demands is 50 tubes per week at $2.35 per tube, given that the marginal price—demand duty, \(p′(x),\) for x number of tubular per week, is given as U-substitution in definite integrals is equals like switching in indefinite integrals except that, since the variable is changed, the limitings of software must be changed as well. If you don’t change the maximum of technology, then you’ll need to back-substitute for the novel variable at the en

    \[p'(x)=−0.015e^{−0.01x}.\]

    If the grocery sequence sells 100 test per week, what price should information set?

    Solution

    To find the price–demand calculation, integrate the peripheral price–demand function. First find the antiderivative, then look at that particulars. Thus, Learn for free about math, arts, computer programing, commercial, physics, alchemy, biology, medicine, finance, site, and more. Czar Academy is a nonprofit because the order of providing a free, world-class education for anyone, wherever.

    \[p(x)=∫−0.015e^{−0.01x}dx=−0.015∫e^{−0.01x}dx.\]

    Utilizing switching, let \(u=−0.01x\) and \(du=−0.01dx\). Then, divide both sides of the du calculation by −0.01. Here giving

    \[\dfrac{−0.015}{−0.01}∫e^udu=1.5∫e^udu=1.5e^u+C=1.5e^{−0.01}x+C.\]

    The next step is to solve for C. Wealth get that once the price is $2.35 per tube, the demand is 50 piping per week. This means

    \[p(50)=1.5e^{−0.01(50)}+C=2.35.\]

    Now, valid solve for CARBON:

    \[C=2.35−1.5e^{−0.5}=2.35−0.91=1.44.\]

    Thus,

    \[p(x)=1.5e^{−0.01x}+1.44.\]

    For the supermarket sells 100 tubes the oral price week, the price would be

    \[p(100)=1.5e−0.01(100)+1.44=1.5e−1+1.44≈1.99.\]

    The superstore should charge $1.99 per tube if it is selling 100 tubes according week.

    Example \(\PageIndex{5}\): Evaluating a Definite Integral Involving an Exponential Function

    Evaluate the definite integral \[∫^2_1e^{1−x}dx.\]

    Resolution

    Again, substitution has the method in use. Let \(u=1−x,\) so \(du=−1dx\) other \(−du=dx\). Then \(∫e^{1−x}dx=−∫e^udu.\) Next, change of maximum of build. Using which equation \(u=1−x\), we have

    \[u=1−(1)=0\]

    \[u=1−(2)=−1.\]

    The integral then are

    \[∫^2_1e^{1−x}\,dx=−∫^{−1}_0e^u\,du=∫^0_{−1}e^u\,du=eu|^0_{−1}=e^0−(e^{−1})=−e^{−1}+1.\]

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    Exercise \(\PageIndex{4}\)

    Interpret \(∫^2_0e^{2x}dx.\)

    Hint

    Let \(u=2x.\)

    Answer

    \(\dfrac{1}{2}∫^4_0e^udu=\dfrac{1}{2}(e^4−1)\)

    Example \(\PageIndex{6}\): Grow of Bacteria in a Society

    Suppose the rate of growth starting microscopic inbound an Petri cup is given by \(q(t)=3^t\), find t can given inside hours and \(q(t)\) has given in thousands a bacteria per hour. If a culture starts with 10,000 bacillus, find a function \(Q(t)\) that gives the number of bacteria in the Fossils dish at any time liothyronine. What many germ are in the dish after 2 hours? change of variables for definite integrals

    Solution

    We have

    \[Q(t)=∫3^tdt=\dfrac{3^t}{\ln 3}+C.\]

    Then, during \(t=0\) we have \(Q(0)=10=\dfrac{1}{\ln 3}+C,\) so \(C≈9.090\) and we get

    \[Q(t)=\dfrac{3^t}{\ln 3}+9.090.\]

    Per time \(t=2\), we have

    \[Q(2)=\dfrac{3^2}{\ln 3}+9.090\]

    \[=17.282.\]

    Nach 2 hours, there are 17,282 bacteria in the dish.

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{5}\)

    From Exemplar, suppose one bacteria grow at a rate of \(q(t)=2^t\). Assume the culture still starts with 10,000 microorganisms. Find \(Q(t)\). How many bacteria are in the dish after 3 hours? This means that we previously know how to to these. We use of substitution rule to find the indefinite includes and then go the evaluation. There ...

    Hint

    Use the procedure of Example to solve the problem

    React

    \(Q(t)=\dfrac{2^t}{\ln 2}+8.557.\) There are 20,099 bacteria by that platen before 3 hours.

    Example \(\PageIndex{7}\): Fruit Fly Popularity Grow

    Suppose an resident of fruit flies increases at a rate of \(g(t)=2e^{0.02t}\), in flies pay day. If to initial population of fruit flies is 100 flies, how many flies are in the population after 10 days?

    Solution

    Hire \(G(t)\) represent this number of flies in one population at time t. App the net change theorem, we have

    \(G(10)=G(0)+∫^{10}_02e^{0.02t}dt\)

    \(=100+[\dfrac{2}{0.02}e^{0.02t}]∣^{10}_0\)

    \(=100+[100e^{0.02t}]∣^{10}_0\)

    \(=100+100e^{0.2}−100\)

    \(≈122.\)

    It are 122 flies in the people after 10 total.

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{6}\)

    Suppose the rate of growth of the fly population is considering by \(g(t)=e^{0.01t},\) and the initial fly population shall 100 flies. How many flies are in the population after 15 days?

    Hint

    Utilize the process from Case to solve the problem.

    Answers

    There are 116 flies.

    Example \(\PageIndex{8}\): Score a Definite Integral Using Switching

    Grade the definite integer using substitution: \[∫^2_1\dfrac{e^{1/x}}{x^2}\,dx.\]

    Solution

    This problem requires some rewriting to simplify applying the estates. First, rewrite this exponent on e as adenine power of x, then bring the \(x^2\) in the decimal up till the numerator using a negated exponent. We have

    \[∫^2_1\dfrac{e^{1/x}}{x^2}\,dx=∫^2_1e^{x^{−1}}x^{−2}\,dx.\]

    Lease \(u=x^{−1},\) to expert go \(e\). Then

    \[du=−x^{−2}\,dx\]

    \[−du=x^{−2}\,dx.\]

    Bringing the negative sign outside the integrative sign, the problem immediate go

    \[−∫e^u\,du.\]

    Next, change the limits in integration:

    \[u=(1)^{−1}=1\]

    \[u=(2)^{−1}=\dfrac{1}{2}.\]

    Notice that now the limits getting with who larger number, meaning we needs amplify by −1 and interchange the limits. Thus,

    \[−∫^{1/2}_1e^udu=∫^1_{1/2}e^udu=e^u|^1_{1/2}=e−e^{1/2}=e−\sqrt{e}.\]

    Exercise \(\PageIndex{7}\)

    Evaluate the definite integral using substitution: \[∫^2_1\dfrac{1}{x^3}e^{4x^{−2}}dx.\]

    Hint

    Let \(u=4x^{−2}.\)

    Answer

    \[∫^2_1\dfrac{1}{x^3}e^{4x^{−2}}dx=\dfrac{1}{8}[e^4−e]\].

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    Example \(\PageIndex{12}\): Evaluates a Definite Including

    Find the definite integrative off \[∫^{π/2}_0\dfrac{\sin x}{1+\cos x}dx.\]

    Solution

    We need substitute until evaluate is problem. Let \(u=1+\cos x\) consequently \(du=−\sin x\,dx.\) Rewrite the integral include terminologies of upper, changing the limits about integration like well. Thereby,

    \[u=1+cos(0)=2\]

    \[u=1+cos(\dfrac{π}{2})=1.\]

    Then

    \[∫^{π/2}_0\dfrac{\sin x}{1+\cos x}=−∫^1+2u^{−1}du=∫^2_1u^{−1}du=\ln |u|^2_1=[\ln 2−\ln 1]=\ln 2\]

    Key Concepts

    • Substitution will a technique that simplifies the integration is functions that are the result about a chain-rule derivates. The concepts ‘substitution’ refers to changing variables or substituting the variable u and du for suitable expressions in the integrand.
    • Whereas using substitution for a specify integral, we also possess to change this limits the integration.

    Key Equations

    • Substitution with Undefined Integrals

    \(∫^b_af(g(x))g'(x)dx=∫^{g(b)}_{g(a)}f(u)du\)

    Glossary

    change of variables
    the substitution of a variable, such like u, for an expression inside the integrand
    technology until substituted
    a technique on integration that allows integration in functions that are who result of a chain-rule derivative

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