Analyzing the Landscape
The function is defined as:
We are tasked with finding the range of this function over the interval x∈[1,5]. This requires identifying the absolute minimum α and the absolute maximum β within this domain.
The X-Ray Vision
Leibniz Rule
To understand the behavior of the function, we apply the Leibniz Rule to find the derivative f′(x):
Factoring the quadratic expression, we obtain:
This derivative acts as our compass. Within the interval [1,5], the critical points occur where f′(x)=0, specifically at x=4 and x=5.
Tracing the Curve
We analyze the monotonicity of the function. For x∈(1,4), the derivative f′(x) is positive, indicating that the function is strictly increasing.
At x=4, the function reaches a local maximum. For x∈(4,5), the derivative f′(x) becomes negative, indicating that the function is strictly decreasing.
To find the explicit form of the function, we integrate the integrand t3−9t2+20t:
f(x)=∫(t3−9t2+20t)dt=4x4−3x3+10x2
The Grand Finale
Evaluating the Heights
We now evaluate the function at the boundaries and the critical point to determine the range:
At the start, x=1:
At the peak, x=4:
f(4)=4256−3(64)+10(16)=64−192+160=32
At the end of the interval, x=5:
f(5)=4625−3(375)+10(25)=4625−375+250=4125=31.25
Comparing these values, the absolute minimum is α=429 and the absolute maximum is β=32. The range of the function is [429,32].
Finally, we compute the requested value:
4(α+β)=4(429+32)=29+128=∗∗157∗∗