Properties of Definite Integrals

Additivity, reversing limits, even/odd symmetry, piecewise functions, and other properties.

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Properties of Definite Integrals

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AP Learning Target(s): LT 6: Applying Properties of Definite Integrals

Additivity Property Of Definite Integrals

If $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{3}$ f(x)dx = 4, $\displaystyle\int_{3}^{5}$ f(x)dx = 7, and $\displaystyle\int_{5}^{8}$ f(x)dx = -2, what is the value of $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{8}$ f(x)dx?

  1. A.

    9

  2. B.

    4 - 7 + 2 = -1

  3. C.

    4 + 7 - 2 = 9

  4. D.

    4 + 7 + 2 = 13

Correct answer: A
Additivity Property of Definite Integrals

Which of the following properties of definite integrals is illustrated by the statement that the integral of a function over the interval $[a, b]$ is equal to the integral over $[a, c]$ minus the integral over $[b, c]$?

  1. A.

    Power rule

  2. B.

    Additivity property

  3. C.

    Mean Value Theorem

  4. D.

    Substitution property

Correct answer: B
Additivity Property of Definite Integrals

Which property of definite integrals states that the integral of a function over the interval $[a, b]$ is the sum of the function's integrals over the subintervals $[a, c]$ and $[c, b]$?

  1. A.

    Additivity property

  2. B.

    Substitution property

  3. C.

    Power rule

  4. D.

    Mean Value Theorem

Correct answer: A
Additivity Property of Definite Integrals

Which property of definite integrals states that the integral of a function from $a$ to $c$ is equal to the sum of the integral from $a$ to $b$ and the integral from $b$ to $c$?

  1. A.

    Additivity property

  2. B.

    Power rule

  3. C.

    Symmetry property

  4. D.

    Substitution property

Correct answer: C
Additivity Property of Integrals

If $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{4}$ f(x) dx = 7 and $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{6}$ f(x) dx = 15, what is the value of $\displaystyle\int_{4}^{6}$ f(x) dx?

  1. A.

    Cannot be determined without knowing f(x)

  2. B.

    8

  3. C.

    22

  4. D.

    -8

Correct answer: B
Definite Integral Additivity Property

Which property of definite integrals states that the integral of a function over an interval $[a, b]$ is equal to the sum of its integrals over the subintervals $[a, c]$ and $[c, b]$?

  1. A.

    Substitution property

  2. B.

    Additivity property

  3. C.

    Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

  4. D.

    Power rule

Correct answer: B
Definite Integral of a Piecewise Function

Evaluate the definite integral of the piecewise function $$f(x)=\begin{cases} 2*x+1 & 0\le x<1 \\ 3*x-1 & 1\le x\le 3 \end{cases}$$ over the interval [0, 3].

  1. A.

    $$9$$

  2. B.

    $$14$$

  3. C.

    $$10$$

  4. D.

    $$12$$

Correct answer: D
Definite Integral of a Piecewise Function

Let $f$ be the piecewise function defined by

$$ f(x) = \begin{cases}
$$2x + 3, & \text{if } 0 \leq x < 2 \\$$
$$4, & \text{if } 2 \leq x \leq 4 $$
\end{cases} $$

What is the value of $$\int_{0}^{4} f(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    20

  2. B.

    22

  3. C.

    16

  4. D.

    18

Correct answer: D
Definite Integral of an Even Function

The function f is even and continuous on the closed interval [-4, 4]. If $\displaystyle\int_{0}$^4 f(x)dx = 6, what is the value of $\displaystyle\int_{-4}$^4 f(x)dx?

  1. A.

    12

  2. B.

    24

  3. C.

    0

  4. D.

    6

Correct answer: A
Definite Integral of an Even Function

If g is an even function and $\displaystyle\int_{1}$^5 g(x)dx = 8, what is the value of $\displaystyle\int_{-5}$^₋₁ g(x)dx?

  1. A.

    0

  2. B.

    8

  3. C.

    16

  4. D.

    -8

Correct answer: B
Definite Integral of an Odd Function

Let $$v$$ be a function such that $$v(-x) = -v(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} v(x) dx = 8$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-5}^{-2} v(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle -4$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 8$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 4$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle -8$$

Correct answer: D
Definite Integral of an Odd Function

What is the value of the definite integral $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{1} \left(x^5 - 2x^3 + x\right) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$0$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle-\frac{2}{3}$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\frac{2}{3}$$

  4. D.

    $$2$$

Correct answer: A
Definite Integral With Identical Limits

Which property of definite integrals states that the integral of a function over a zero-width interval, such as $[a, a]$, is zero?

  1. A.

    Power rule

  2. B.

    Mean Value Theorem

  3. C.

    Substitution property

  4. D.

    Zero property

Correct answer: D
Definite Integrals of Piecewise Functions

All of the following statements about finding the definite integral of a piecewise function are true except:

  1. A.

    The definite integral of a piecewise function is the sum of the integrals computed over each interval where the function is defined by a single expression.

  2. B.

    It is necessary to partition the interval at the points where the function changes its formula in order to accurately compute the area.

  3. C.

    The properties of definite integrals allow the evaluation to be broken into separate parts over contiguous subintervals.

  4. D.

    To compute the definite integral of a piecewise function over an interval, one can simply evaluate the antiderivative at the outer endpoints without considering where the function’s definition changes.

Correct answer: D
Evaluating Integrals Using Symmetry

Let $$t$$ be a function that satisfies the property $$t(-x) = -t(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{3} (t(x) + x^2) dx = 18$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{-1} (t(x) + x^2) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle \frac{2}{3}$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle -18$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 18$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle -\frac{2}{3}$$

Correct answer: D
Integral Additivity Property

Which property of integrals allows an improper integral to be expressed as a sum of integrals over adjacent subintervals?

  1. A.

    Discontinuity property.

  2. B.

    Monotonicity property.

  3. C.

    Continuity property.

  4. D.

    Additivity property.

Correct answer: A
Integral Of A Piecewise Function

Let g be the function defined by g(x) = {x² for x < 1, 3 for x = 1, 2x for x > 1}. Which of the following statements is true?

  1. A.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ g(x) dx = $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{1-}$ x² dx + $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{+2}$ 2x dx

  2. B.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ g(x) dx = $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{1}$ x² dx + 3 + $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{2}$ 2x dx

  3. C.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ g(x) dx = $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{1}$ x² dx + $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{2}$ 2x dx

  4. D.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ g(x) dx does not exist due to the discontinuity

Correct answer: C
Integral of an Even Function

Let `h` be a function defined by `h(x) = sin(x)/x` for `x ≠ 0` and `h(0) = 1`. Which of the following expressions is equivalent to `$\displaystyle\int_{-}$π^π h(x) dx`?

  1. A.

    2$\displaystyle\int_{0}$^π sin(x)/x dx + 1

  2. B.

    The integral does not exist

  3. C.

    2$\displaystyle\int_{0}$^π sin(x)/x dx

  4. D.

    2$\displaystyle\int_{0}$^π sin(x)/x dx + 0

Correct answer: D
Integral of an Odd Function

Let $$r$$ be a function such that $$r(x) = -r(-x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{3} r(x) dx = 9$$, then $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{-1} r(x) dx =$$

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 9$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 0$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle -18$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle -9$$

Correct answer: D
Integral Properties of Even and Odd Functions

Let $$s$$ be a function satisfying $$s(-x) = -s(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{-5}^{5} [s(x)]^2 dx = 40$$, then $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{5} [s(x)]^2 dx =$$

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 10$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 40$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 80$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle 20$$

Correct answer: D
Integral Properties of Even and Odd Functions

Let $$q$$ be a function such that $$q(-x) = -q(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{3} |q(x)| dx = 12$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{3} |q(x)| dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 18$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 24$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 12$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle 6$$

Correct answer: B
Integral Properties of Even Functions

Let $$g$$ be a function such that $$g(-x) = g(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{3} g(x) dx = 7$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{3} (g(x) - 4) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle -10$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 38$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 10$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle -3$$

Correct answer: A
Integral Properties of Odd Functions

Let $$f$$ be a function such that $$f(-x) = -f(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\int_{0}^{2} f(x) dx = 5$$, what is the value of $$\int_{-2}^{2} (f(x) + 6) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$16$$

  2. B.

    $$6$$

  3. C.

    $$34$$

  4. D.

    $$24$$

Correct answer: D
Integral Properties on a Symmetric Interval

Let $$w$$ be a function such that $$w(x) + w(-x) = 8$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{3} w(x) dx = 21$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{3} w(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 42$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 48$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 24$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle 21$$

Correct answer: C
Integral Property for Finite Point Changes

Which property of definite integrals establishes that the value of an integral over an interval remains the same if the integrand is modified at a finite number of points within that interval?

  1. A.

    Continuity property

  2. B.

    Preservation of Value property

  3. C.

    Additivity property

  4. D.

    Differentiability property

Correct answer: B
Integrating a Piecewise Function

Let $$f$$ be the function defined by $$f(x) = \begin{cases} x^2 & \text{for } x < 0 \\ -1 & \text{for } x = 0 \\ x & \text{for } x > 0 \end{cases}$$. What is the value of $$\displaystyle \int_{-1}^{1} f(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle \frac{5}{6}$$

  2. B.

    nonexistent

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle \frac{2}{3}$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle -\frac{1}{6}$$

Correct answer: A
Integrating Even and Odd Functions

Let $$p$$ be a function that satisfies $$p(-x) = p(x)$$ for all $$x$$. If $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4} p(x) dx = 15$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4} x \cdot p(x) dx = 24$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-4}^{4} x \cdot p(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 24$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle -24$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 48$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle 0$$

Correct answer: D
Integration Using Even and Odd Functions

Let $$k$$ be a function such that $$k(x) - k(-x) = 6x$$ for all $$x$$. Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2} k(x) dx = 10$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{2} k(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle 32$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle 20$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle 8$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle 12$$

Correct answer: C
Properties of Definite Integrals

All of the following statements about the properties of definite integrals are true EXCEPT:

  1. A.

    Reversing the limits of integration introduces a negative sign, so that $$\int_{a}^{b} f(x) dx = -\int_{b}^{a} f(x) dx$$.

  2. B.

    Reversing the limits of integration does not affect the value of the definite integral.

  3. C.

    If the upper and lower limits are the same, the value of the definite integral is zero.

  4. D.

    The linearity of definite integrals allows the integral over an interval to be split into the sum of integrals over adjacent subintervals.

Correct answer: B
Properties of Definite Integrals

Let $$\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{1} u(x) dx = 7$$, $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{4} u(x) dx = -3$$, and $$\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{4} v(x) dx = 8$$. Based on the information provided, which of the following definite integrals cannot be evaluated?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{4} v(x) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{4}^{1} u(x) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{4} \left(2u(x) - v(x)\right) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-2}^{4} u(x) dx$$

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

If $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{2} w(x) dx = -6$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{2} z(x) dx = 14$$, which of the following statements is true?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{2} w(x) \cdot z(x) dx = -84$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{2} \left|w(x)\right| dx = 6$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-3}^{2} \left[z(x)\right]^2 dx = 196$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{-3} \left(w(x) - z(x)\right) dx = 20$$

Correct answer: D
Properties of Definite Integrals

If $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{6} r(x) dx = 15$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{6} s(x) dx = -9$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{6}^{0} \left(4r(x) + 3s(x)\right) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$33$$

  2. B.

    Cannot be determined from the given information

  3. C.

    $$-33$$

  4. D.

    $$-87$$

Correct answer: C
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{7} m(x) dx = 20$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{7} n(x) dx = -8$$, which of the following is equal to $$-44$$?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{7} \left(3n(x) - m(x)\right) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{7}^{3} \left(2m(x) - n(x)\right) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{7}^{3} \left(m(x) + 3n(x)\right) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{7} \left(m(x) - 8n(x)\right) dx$$

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} f(x) dx = 8$$ and $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} g(x) dx = -2$$, which of the following values cannot be determined from the information provided?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} (3f(x) + g(x)) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle \int_{4}^{1} g(x) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} 3f(x) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} 3f(x)g(x) dx$$

Correct answer: D
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{-4}^{0} e(x) dx = 18$$, $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{6} e(x) dx = -12$$, and $$\displaystyle\int_{-4}^{6} f(x) dx = 30$$, which of the following expressions cannot be evaluated using the information provided?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-4}^{6} e(x) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{6} f(x) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{6}^{-4} e(x) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-4}^{6} \left(5e(x) + 2f(x)\right) dx$$

Correct answer: B
Properties of Definite Integrals

Let $$f$$ be a continuous function. If $$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{17} f(x) dx = 8$$, $$\displaystyle \int_{17}^{20} f(x) dx = -3$$, and $$\displaystyle \int_{13}^{20} f(x) dx = 7$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{13} f(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$18$$

  2. B.

    $$-2$$

  3. C.

    $$4$$

  4. D.

    $$12$$

Correct answer: B
Properties of Definite Integrals

If $$\displaystyle \int_{4}^{-10} g(x) dx = -3$$ and $$\displaystyle \int_{4}^{6} g(x) dx = 5$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle \int_{-10}^{6} g(x) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$2$$

  2. B.

    $$8$$

  3. C.

    $$-2$$

  4. D.

    $$-8$$

Correct answer: B
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1} f(x) dx = 2$$ and $$\displaystyle \int_{0}^{4} f(x) dx = -3$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle \int_{1}^{4} (3f(x) + 2) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$-7$$

  2. B.

    $$3$$

  3. C.

    $$-13$$

  4. D.

    $$-9$$

Correct answer: D
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given the values $$\int_{1}^{4} f(x) dx = 8$$ and $$\int_{1}^{4} g(x) dx = -2$$, which of the following cannot be determined?

  1. A.

    $$\int_{1}^{4} \left(3f(x) + g(x)\right) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\int_{1}^{4} 3f(x) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\int_{1}^{4} 3f(x)g(x) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\int_{4}^{1} g(x) dx$$

Correct answer: C
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{5} a(x) dx = 12$$, $$\displaystyle\int_{5}^{9} a(x) dx = -7$$, and $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{9} b(x) dx = 15$$, which of the following definite integrals cannot be evaluated using the information provided?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{5} b(x) dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{5}^{0} a(x) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{9}^{0} \left(3a(x) + 2b(x)\right) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{0}^{9} a(x) dx$$

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

If $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} h(x) dx = 12$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} k(x) dx = 6$$, which of the following expressions can be evaluated?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} \left[h(x)\right]^2 dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} \frac{h(x)}{k(x)} dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{2}^{5} h(x) \cdot k(x) dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{5}^{2} \left(2h(x) - k(x)\right) dx$$

Correct answer: D
Properties Of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{3} p(x) dx = -4$$ and $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{3} q(x) dx = 10$$, which of the following values can be determined?

  1. A.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{3} \frac{p(x)}{q(x)} dx$$

  2. B.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{-1} \left(5p(x) - 2q(x)\right) dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{3} \left[p(x)\right]^3 dx$$

  4. D.

    $$\displaystyle\int_{-1}^{3} \sqrt{p(x) \cdot q(x)} dx$$

Correct answer: B
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{8} c(x) dx = 24$$, $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{3} c(x) dx = 10$$, and $$\displaystyle\int_{1}^{8} d(x) dx = -16$$, what is the value of $$\displaystyle\int_{3}^{8} \left(2c(x) - d(x)\right) dx$$?

  1. A.

    $$44$$

  2. B.

    $$-12$$

  3. C.

    Cannot be determined from the given information

  4. D.

    $$12$$

Correct answer: C
Properties of Definite Integrals

Let $$f$$ and $$g$$ be continuous functions. If $$\displaystyle \int_{2}^{6} f(x) dx = 5$$ and $$\displaystyle \int_{6}^{2} g(x) dx = 7$$, then $$\displaystyle \int_{2}^{6} (3f(x) + g(x)) dx =$$

  1. A.

    $$-6$$

  2. B.

    $$36$$

  3. C.

    $$22$$

  4. D.

    $$8$$

Correct answer: D
Properties of Definite Integrals

Given that $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ h(t)dt = 8 and $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ j(t)dt = 5, what is the value of $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ (2h(t) - 3j(t)) dt?

  1. A.

    1

  2. B.

    16 - 15 = 1

  3. C.

    8 - 5 = 3

  4. D.

    16 + 15 = 31

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

If f is a continuous function such that $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ f(x)dx = 7 and $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{2}$ f(x)dx = 3, which of the following statements must be true?

  1. A.

    $\displaystyle\int_{2}$^4 f(x-2)dx = 3

  2. B.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}$^4 f(x/2)dx = 14

  3. C.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}$^4 f(2-x)dx = 7

  4. D.

    $\displaystyle\int_{2}$^4 f(x)dx = 4

Correct answer: D
Properties of Definite Integrals

The function p is defined by p(x) = {x²-4x+3 if x ≤ 2, x+1 if x > 2}. If $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ p(x) dx = K, then $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ [p(x) + 3] dx =

  1. A.

    K + 12

  2. B.

    4K

  3. C.

    K + 3

  4. D.

    K + 15

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

If $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{4}$ g(x)dx = 7 and $\displaystyle\int_{4}^{6}$ g(x)dx = 3, which of the following statements must be true?

  1. A.

    $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{6}$ g(x)dx = 10

  2. B.

    $\displaystyle\int_{64}$ g(x)dx = -3

  3. C.

    $\displaystyle\int_{41}$ g(x)dx = -7

  4. D.

    $\displaystyle\int_{61}$ g(x)dx = 10

Correct answer: A
Properties of Definite Integrals

Which of the following is a property of definite integrals?

  1. A.

    Product rule

  2. B.

    Chain rule

  3. C.

    Linearity

  4. D.

    Quotient rule

Correct answer: C
Properties of Integrals on Overlapping Intervals

Suppose $p$ is a function for which $$\int_{0}^{4} p(x)dx = 6$$ and $$\int_{2}^{6} p(x)dx = 10$$. Which of the following statements must be true?

  1. A.

    $$\int_{0}^{6} p(x)dx = 16$$

  2. B.

    There is not enough information to determine $$\int_{2}^{4} p(x)dx$$

  3. C.

    $$\int_{0}^{2} p(x)dx = -4$$

  4. D.

    $$\int_{4}^{6} p(x)dx = 4$$

Correct answer: B
Properties of Integrals with Discontinuities

The function F has jump discontinuities at x = 1 and x = 3. If $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ F(x) dx = 7, which of the following statements must be true?

  1. A.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ F(x) dx = 7 - F(1) - F(3)

  2. B.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{1}$ F(x) dx + $\displaystyle\int_{1}^{3}$ F(x) dx + $\displaystyle\int_{3}^{4}$ F(x) dx = 7

  3. C.

    $\displaystyle\int_{0}^{4}$ F(x) dx cannot equal 7 due to the discontinuities

  4. D.

    The average value of F on [0,4] is 7/4

Correct answer: B
Property of the Definite Integral

Which of the following statements is true about the definite integral of a function on an interval?

  1. A.

    The definite integral only considers the negative values of the function.

  2. B.

    The definite integral considers both positive and negative values of the function.

  3. C.

    The definite integral only considers the positive values of the function.

  4. D.

    The definite integral only considers the maximum value of the function.

Correct answer: B
Reversing Limits of Integration

The property stating that the definite integral of a function from $a$ to $b$ is the negative of the integral from $b$ to $a$ is a direct consequence of which of the following?

  1. A.

    Symmetry property

  2. B.

    Mean Value Theorem

  3. C.

    Integration by Parts

  4. D.

    Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Correct answer: A
Symmetry of an Odd Function

Which of the following is a property of the graph of an odd function?

  1. A.

    The graph is symmetric with respect to the y-axis

  2. B.

    The graph is symmetric with respect to the origin

  3. C.

    The graph is symmetric with respect to the x-axis

  4. D.

    The graph has no symmetry

Correct answer: B