Mathematics

Mathematics

Problem

Let f(x)=ax2+bxf(x)=ax^{2}+bx be a quadratic polynomial. The following information about its average values is provided: 1. The average value of ff over [0,2][0,2] is 33. 2. The average value of ff over [2,4][2,4] is 1111. a. (i) Translate each of the above conditions into an algebraic equation in aa and bb. b. (ii) Solve the simultaneous equations obtained in part (i) to determine the values of aa and bb. c. (iii) Using the constants found, calculate the average value of ff over the entire interval [0,4][0,4].

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