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MIT 18.01 Single Variable Calculus (OCW) 16 Online
OpenStudy (anonymous):

need help on the attachment @Calculus1

OpenStudy (anonymous):

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Notice the limits are symmetric around 0. Now what about the function?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

its a fraction, lol

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Hint: If f is an odd function, then \[ \int_{-a}^a f(x) \ dx = 0 \]

OpenStudy (anonymous):

is that always true?

OpenStudy (anonymous):

what about an even function?

OpenStudy (turingtest):

OOOOOOOh I think know the answer, but I'll let you get it... :)

OpenStudy (jamesj):

Yes, you should prove it. And clearly it is not true for an even function.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

do need to use u-substitution for 1+x^(6)

OpenStudy (jamesj):

No. Use my hint.

OpenStudy (anonymous):

your hint is just saying that since its a odd function then it equal 0

OpenStudy (jamesj):

yes

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