Question

Find the average value of f(x)=e2x over the interval [2, 4].


a. 1463.18

b. 731.59

c. 1517.78

d. 23.60

Answer 1

Option B is the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

We need to find average value of $e^{2x}$ in [2,4]

Area of $e^{2x}$ in [2,4] is given by

                  $\int_{2}^{4}e^{2x}dx=\frac{1}{2}\times \left [ e^{2x}\right ]^4_2\\\\\int_{2}^{4}e^{2x}dx=\frac{1}{2}\times(e^8-e^4)=1463.18$

Area of $e^{2x}$ in [2,4] = 1463.18

Difference = 4 - 2 = 2

Average value = Area of $e^{2x}$ in [2,4] ÷ Difference

Average value = 1463.18 ÷ 2

Average value = 731.59

Option B is the correct answer.