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Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques
Briggs - Calculus: Early Transcendentals 3rd Edition
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8장, 문제 8.2.82e

82. A family of exponentials The curves y = x * e^(-a * x) are shown in the figure for a = 1, 2, and 3.


Graph of y = x * e^(-a * x) showing curves for a = 1, 2, and 3, illustrating a family of exponential decay functions.


e. Does this pattern continue? Is it true that A(1, ln b) = a² * A(a, (ln b)/a)?

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First, understand the function given: \(y = x e^{-a x}\), where \(a\) is a parameter that changes the shape of the curve. The graph shows this function for \(a = 1, 2, 3\).
Next, identify what \(A(a, b)\) represents in the problem. Typically, \(A(a, b)\) might denote the value of the function or an area related to the function at specific points. Here, it likely means the value of the function \(y = x e^{-a x}\) evaluated at \(x = b\) for a given \(a\), so \(A(a, b) = b e^{-a b}\).
To check the given relation \(A(1, \ln b) = a^2 \cdot A(a, \frac{\ln b}{a})\), substitute the definitions: - Compute \(A(1, \ln b) = (\ln b) e^{-1 \cdot \ln b}\). - Compute \(A(a, \frac{\ln b}{a}) = \left(\frac{\ln b}{a}\right) e^{-a \cdot \frac{\ln b}{a}}\).
Simplify the exponentials using the property \(e^{\ln x} = x\) and \(e^{-\ln x} = \frac{1}{x}\): - \(e^{-\ln b} = \frac{1}{b}\), - \(e^{-a \cdot \frac{\ln b}{a}} = e^{-\ln b} = \frac{1}{b}\).
After simplification, compare both sides of the equation: - Left side: \(A(1, \ln b) = (\ln b) \cdot \frac{1}{b} = \frac{\ln b}{b}\), - Right side: \(a^2 \cdot \left( \frac{\ln b}{a} \cdot \frac{1}{b} \right) = a^2 \cdot \frac{\ln b}{a b} = a \cdot \frac{\ln b}{b}\). Since the left side is \(\frac{\ln b}{b}\) and the right side is \(a \cdot \frac{\ln b}{b}\), the equality holds only if \(a = 1\). Therefore, the pattern does not continue for all \(a\).

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Exponential functions involve variables in the exponent, such as e^(-ax). They model growth or decay processes, where the parameter 'a' controls the rate of decay. Understanding how changing 'a' affects the shape and behavior of the function is crucial for analyzing the family of curves y = x * e^(-ax).
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The area under a curve y = f(x) between two points is found using definite integrals. This concept is essential for interpreting A(a, b) as the integral of y = x * e^(-ax) from 0 to b. Calculating or relating these areas helps in verifying patterns or identities involving integrals of the family of functions.
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Change of Variables in Integration

Change of variables (substitution) is a technique to simplify integrals by transforming the variable of integration. It is key to understanding the relationship A(1, ln b) = a² * A(a, (ln b)/a), as it involves scaling and shifting the integral limits and integrand to reveal underlying patterns or equivalences.
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