If f(x) = -1/x, then f'(x) = 1/x^2. Theorem seems to suggest that the integral from -1 to 1 of 1/x^2 dx would equal f(1) - f(-1) = -1 -1 = -2. But 1/x^2 is a positive function and so its integral over [-1,1] should be positive. What is wrong here?

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Answer 1
Answer:

Answer:

The flaw is at x=0 where the function is not defined

Step-by-step explanation:

For any function we have

F(x)=\int f(x)dx

The integral can be evaluated only if the function f(x) is defined in the interval [a,b] in which this integral is evaluated

In our our case function f(x) is not defined at x=0 in the interval [-1,+1] thus this results in the flaw that we have obtained in the reasoning


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(- 5x + 5) + (- 7x + 9) = 90 degrees

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X=-19/3
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Answer:

x =  ( - 19)/(3)

Step-by-step explanation:

( - 5x + 5) + ( - 7x + 9) = 90

=  > 5 - 5x - 7x + 9 = 90

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Vincent wrote an example of a proportion on the board.Evaluate Vincent’s proportion to determine if it is correct. Explain your reasoning.

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Answer:

Vincent’s proportion is incorrect. His corresponding parts are not in the same position. The heights and bases are in different positions.

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Answer:    Vincent’s proportion is incorrect. His corresponding parts are not in the same position. The heights and bases are in different positions.

Step-by-step explanation: i got it right on my assignment

Given h(x)= -5x+3,solve for x when h(x)=3

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Answer:  x = 0

Explanation

The idea is to replace h(x) with 3. Then we isolate x. Follow PEMDAS in reverse to get x by itself.

Here are the steps:

h(x) = -5x+3

3 = -5x+3

-5x+3 = 3

-5x = 3-3

-5x = 0

x = 0/(-5)

x = 0

As a check,

h(x) = -5x+3

h(0) = -5*0 + 3

h(0) = 0 + 3

h(0) = 3

Therefore, the input x = 0 in the domain leads to the output h(x) = 3 in the range. We have confirmed the answer x = 0

Another way to confirm the answer is to use a graphing tool like GeoGebra or Desmos.