Using the Integral Test for Series

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  • @sl0907
    @sl0907 7 років тому +62

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    @dreamilyemily 13 років тому +3

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    @mikeyura 9 років тому +5

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  • @bushammar9
    @bushammar9 11 років тому +1

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  • @DallinJackson
    @DallinJackson 10 років тому +3

    You are brilliant, Patrick! Thank you so much for your dedication to the public's understanding of math!

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    yes, that is exactly correct! u can not forget about that -1/2 out front.
    i was helping someone yesterday and kept doing exactly that! i kept forgetting about what i factored out of the integral.

  • @idontcarewhatname123
    @idontcarewhatname123 10 років тому +4

    THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR THESE CALC VIDEOS..ive been self studying for the ap calc bc exam and these helped a lot.

  • @KurdzOfIslam
    @KurdzOfIslam 11 років тому

    once again you saved my day!!! I have watched other people videos on UA-cam for calculus, but none of them explain it and break it down as good as you do Patrick.

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  12 років тому +1

    yes, if the function is easy to graph, then go for it. however, on a test / exam, people may want to see you use the derivative so you may ask in that case.

  • @edyraper
    @edyraper 7 років тому +1

    0:05 to 0:23 Integral test in only 18 seconds. You are a master. Thank you!

  • @mishnareemincey
    @mishnareemincey 11 років тому +8

    Half the video was on figuring out if you could even use the freakin Integral Test lol

  • @Cootiecat07945
    @Cootiecat07945 12 років тому

    I LOVE YOU. This math problem was basically what was on my homework. I understand convergence/divergence, I was just a little rusty on exponents and logs.

  • @chitterchatter75
    @chitterchatter75 11 років тому

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  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  12 років тому

    @TheMoby37 yes, it diverges as well

  • @sonicspeedfan1
    @sonicspeedfan1 12 років тому

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  • @markj12
    @markj12 14 років тому

    You are a life saver!!! I'm taking Calc2 online from Iraq. Was lost but now I'm found.
    Thanks

  • @jaywalton2944
    @jaywalton2944 9 років тому

    Very nice video, everything is very clear and you make a lot of sense. I like that you got rid of the technical jargon and just got down to working the problem. This really helps me learn. Thank you for posting!

  • @johnnymahdessian8673
    @johnnymahdessian8673 10 років тому

    You are amazing patrick!! My calc teacher is great but sometimes i missed like 2 days of school and you helped me catch up. For once i dont feel stupid in that class!

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  13 років тому

    @dia8449 that is because you do not understand the notion of convergence and divergence i would assume.

  • @6ixbertodoh634
    @6ixbertodoh634 5 років тому

    i like how you go into detail makes me more confident

  • @maddymc2017
    @maddymc2017 10 років тому

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  • @jescudi_
    @jescudi_ 9 років тому +3

    When Factoring out the -1/2 im the beginning steps of finding the limit. It should have became e^-t^2 + e^-1^2. Not e^-t^2 - e^-1^2. Also, e^-1^2 is just equal to e, not e^-1. Meaning the integral converged to e. It doesn't make any difference with your final answer but I just thought I'd point that out.

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  13 років тому

    @jeohwai if you are doing ap math in high school, you can not suck at it that much : )

  • @whitlockbr
    @whitlockbr 14 років тому

    Your videos have literally saved my hyde in classes. Thank you.
    I'd love to see more. I've been watching since calc 1. I have started doing the problems as you write them then seeing if you do them the same way. You and paul dawkins gotta get together and do something with calc and mabye ODE.. that would be cool to see.

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  13 років тому

    @agudelostephens i am a bit surprised then... series are used all over the place. you should find some examples so that it might motivate your students a bit more.

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    to mvsparks54:
    e to a 'large' negative number does get close to zero, but e to a large positive number approaches infinity, not zero.

  • @JDMricist
    @JDMricist 12 років тому

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  • @BIGHARV29
    @BIGHARV29 12 років тому

    "we're only going from 1 to infinity, anyway..." LOL
    love your vids man, 3rd year uni engineering and still watching them! great refreshers and more examples than one could ever need. In due time, you will get much recognition for your hard work... power to the nerds dude!!

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    actually, i got a physics book the other day, and it did not look too hard... what sorts of stuff are you thinking about? i plan on learning 1st semester physics

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    thanks!

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  14 років тому

    @rickers2011 i didnt mention it? it is like one of the very first things i point out...

  • @777redoctober
    @777redoctober 11 років тому

    this was great man! i really appreciate the help

  • @2014xckt
    @2014xckt 11 років тому

    this is the exact problem I was just working on. you're amazing

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  12 років тому

    @riliana412 glad i could help you out : )

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    calculus teacher of the world!

  • @emanuelmcholo4650
    @emanuelmcholo4650 8 років тому +1

    VERY NICE PRESENTATION

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  11 років тому

    original variable = original limits of integration. it is correct!

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    @yiwawww 12 років тому

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    @Arianna0010 14 років тому

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  • @andiibart
    @andiibart 12 років тому

    This is a great test review!

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    @iurysza 12 років тому

    Dude, you rock!

  • @FarFromEquilibrium
    @FarFromEquilibrium 15 років тому

    thanks this was very helpful. it used a lot of different methods, thats tedious but helpful.

  • @saifehsan
    @saifehsan 10 років тому

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    man you are freakin' awesome i can't believe ,you make it that easy !!!
    thanks dude you saved me

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    glad it helps... i just dont like the blue though

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  11 років тому

    yep, that is part of the challenge

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  12 років тому

    glad to help :)

  • @kevsac94
    @kevsac94 12 років тому

    wow this helped so much.thanks!

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    @ENr369 12 років тому

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  • @aepassion
    @aepassion 13 років тому

    @PythagosaurusRex The concavity test is done via the second derivative test. He used the fist derivative test, instead.

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    @queenb1292 12 років тому

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    @amineawad 13 років тому

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  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  11 років тому

    glad i could help out ;)

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  13 років тому

    @vivalalaa uh... okie dokie.

  • @bandero555
    @bandero555 12 років тому

    this was the EXACT question i got on my test!! i got 7/8 points on this problem. soo glad i took a look at this video first

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  11 років тому

    glad you like my stuff :) you know where to come to first!

  • @lopez5026
    @lopez5026 12 років тому

    @dia8449 look at the graph to help you. Convergence means that the graph is approaching some number. Divergence means that the graph is infinitely growing aka infinity.

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    happy to help! : )
    just send me part of your tuition!

  • @anime7world
    @anime7world 12 років тому

    yet another amazing video :')

  • @ahmadbelhaj1756
    @ahmadbelhaj1756 7 років тому +1

    where 2x^2 come from when you factored (e^(-x)^2 - 2xe^(-x)^2 ===> e^(-x)^2(1-2x^2)

  • @kphamu
    @kphamu 13 років тому

    @JaktheAtheist, what book are you using that gives you simple problems? That exact problem was on my exam. I'm thankful that Patrick uses "hard" examples. So hush up about wanting simple problems, this is college level math. "e" is everywhere.

  • @AnhPeaches
    @AnhPeaches 10 років тому

    I noticed that the answer you evaluated is 1/2e. But when I did it, I got e/2. You plugged in 1 for x but I got e^-1^2, which equals e^1 (you got e^-1). Unless what you mean is that it is suppose to be e^-(x^2).

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  15 років тому

    you say: e to anything isn't a positive number
    i say: sure it is
    you say: e to a negative would be getting closer and closer to zero. which wouldn't be greater than zero.
    i say: well it is close to zero, but not zero, and it is positive, so yes, it is greater than zero.

  • @xDAZZE
    @xDAZZE 13 років тому

    Without you I would've dropped my math class already.

  • @MrBlash93
    @MrBlash93 10 років тому

    Amazing. Thx u

  • @derp6632
    @derp6632 8 років тому

    Do you have a video with an example where there is a variable within the series and the solution to the series is given and you have to solve for that variable?
    Also, do you have a video where you have to solve for the x values within a series that make the serious convergent(2 values), and then to find the sum of the series within those convergent values?

  • @angrydango
    @angrydango 10 років тому +12

    I'm just gonna say, whoever gave you a thumbs down just doesn't know ANYthing about math because you make it so incredibly easy to understand. Like someone else said below me, I stopped going to class because your lectures are not only more simple but you get the point across in way less time than my professor. Thanks so much for sharing your knowledge!

  • @GohansRiceBall
    @GohansRiceBall 13 років тому

    Thank you.

  • @ian559fresno
    @ian559fresno 12 років тому

    Thanks

  • @TheMzLK
    @TheMzLK 14 років тому

    That was beautiful!!! And I was Here trying to read my stupid Math Text Book...Thank You So Much!!!!! I Hope Ace My Exam

  • @TheSupertramp11
    @TheSupertramp11 10 років тому

    Patrick,
    f ' (x)= e^-x2 (1 - 2x) , you have found the critical numbers with (1 -2x^2)=0 instead.of (1 - 2x)=0
    other than that, thumbs up man
    thanks for your videos,

  • @lindap2012
    @lindap2012 12 років тому +1

    ooo i just reviewed the integral test today for my final, and this was the same problem i did! haha, oh well more review

  • @rdvonz
    @rdvonz 12 років тому

    It would be -1/2(-e^(-1)) Distribute that out, negative multiplied by a negative is positive.

  • @thayssasouto6101
    @thayssasouto6101 11 років тому

    I love the videos, and besides learning calculus, also have to learn English because I am Brazilian and sometimes get lost in the details. =]

  • @mthornton10
    @mthornton10 11 років тому

    Thank you SOO MUCH!!!
    -a math 222 student

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    @r4nd0msh1t 11 років тому

    God I love you, thank you for all these videos.

  • @rickers2011
    @rickers2011 14 років тому

    @ehabq yes, you would still get a negative number if you put 1. The function must be positive and decreasing from 1 to infinity--he didn't mention this part--for the integral test to be applicable.

  • @justrandom_256
    @justrandom_256 3 роки тому

    thanks. u are good

  • @12TSD
    @12TSD 12 років тому

    great video really helped
    Just to follow up on that same question how would you determine how many terms are needed to obtain an approximation accurate to within 0.000001?

  • @pablogonzaleznegredo5853
    @pablogonzaleznegredo5853 9 років тому

    And what are we computing when finding the improper integral? Is that -1/2e something?

  • @Svenskivsk
    @Svenskivsk 12 років тому

    I do have a some questions. How do you calculate the value to which the series converges? Is the value of (1/2e) significant other than showing the integral and therefore the series are convergent?

  • @JesssMooo
    @JesssMooo 14 років тому

    Wouldn't the limits of integration have to be changed to compensate for the u-substitution that was used? Thus making a= -1 & b= (infinity).
    u(1)= -(1)^2 --> -1
    u(infinity)= -(infinity)^2 --> Infinity
    Or are we assuming that the entire quantity is being squared? (-x)^2

  • @eparra0506
    @eparra0506 11 років тому

    When would you use this test?

  • @seankhan6479
    @seankhan6479 11 років тому

    Note that the negative is not in parentheses. so it would go like this
    e^-(x)^2
    e^-(1)^2
    e^-(1)
    e^-1
    1/e
    And then multiple the 1/2 to get..
    1/2e

  • @ArgyleEh
    @ArgyleEh 11 років тому

    Hey Patrick, you could've just rewrote the function by writing it as a fraction and state that e^x^2 is greater than x for all x. Which means that its decreasing for all x. It would've saved you video time. Cheers.

  • @BeeRawb
    @BeeRawb 12 років тому

    @patrickJMT, I'm a little confused, sir. When you factored out e to the -x^2 power, I do not see how you got (1-2x^2). Shouldn't it be just (1-2x)?

  • @battlefort501st
    @battlefort501st 13 років тому +1

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    @kaliberto1 11 років тому

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  • @purplecow265
    @purplecow265 13 років тому

    am i right by saying, the series n*e^-n^2 converges because the integral of x*e^-x^2 is 1/2e, which is a finite number?
    thanks

  • @kathryniii
    @kathryniii 11 років тому

    So what if the series was not positive or decreasing after all the checks and that means integral test fails. In this case, what other test can I use to see if the series is Conv or Div?

  • @Trakstar84
    @Trakstar84 12 років тому

    Doesn't the derivative of e^-x^2 = (-2x)*e-x^2? Great video by the way, not only am I not going to fail Calc II this summer but I am getting an A. Subscribed!

  • @bromine35
    @bromine35 14 років тому

    good shit

  • @patrickjmt
    @patrickjmt  13 років тому

    @xDAZZE i am always here...

  • @kevsac94
    @kevsac94 12 років тому

    am i able to graph a function and tell whether it will decrease or increase instead of doing that whole f(x)' ?

  • @eracela8341
    @eracela8341 10 років тому

    Help: Divergent Test says, if lim n to infinity (An) is not equal zero then it is divergent. Kinda confused at the ending. You got 1/(2e) for lim t to infinity 1/(e^t^2) and it converges. Shouldn't it diverge? Please clarify

  • @LizardanNet
    @LizardanNet 11 років тому

    what happened to the negative sign of the formula at the end? where you had " -e^-1 "?

  • @DanceInstrumentalist
    @DanceInstrumentalist 13 років тому

    Can you solve this using the p-series test, because if you rewrite it as n/e^-n^2 could you say that n is the power and it cannot equal 0, so then p would be greater than 1 and converge?