Question
Mathematics Question on integral
If f(a+b−x)=f(x), then a∫bxf(x)dx is equal to
A
2a+ba∫bf(b−x)dx
B
2a+ba∫bf(x)dx
C
2b−aa∫bf(x)dx
D
2a+ba∫bf(a+b−x)dx
Answer
2a+ba∫bf(x)dx
Explanation
Solution
a∫bxf(x)dx =a∫b(a+b−x)f(a+b−x)dx.
If f(a+b−x)=f(x), then a∫bxf(x)dx is equal to
2a+ba∫bf(b−x)dx
2a+ba∫bf(x)dx
2b−aa∫bf(x)dx
2a+ba∫bf(a+b−x)dx
2a+ba∫bf(x)dx
a∫bxf(x)dx =a∫b(a+b−x)f(a+b−x)dx.