Textbook Question
90–103. Indefinite integrals Determine the following indefinite integrals.
∫ ((1/x²) - (2/(x⁵⸍²))) dx
Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative
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- Ch. 1 - Functions210
- Ch. 2 - Limits371
- Ch. 3 - Derivatives633
- Ch. 4 - Applications of the Derivative412
- Ch. 5 - Integration328
- Ch. 6 - Applications of Integration331
- Ch. 7 - Logarithmic, Exponential Functions, and Hyperbolic Functions177
- Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques394
- Ch. 9 - Differential Equations179
- Ch. 10 - Sequences and Infinite Series339
- Ch. 11 - Power Series218
- Ch.12 - Parametric and Polar Curves215
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.R.99
90–103. Indefinite integrals Determine the following indefinite integrals.
∫ (12/x)dx
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Step 1: Recognize that the integral ∫ (12/x) dx involves a basic logarithmic rule. Recall that the integral of 1/x with respect to x is ln|x|.
Step 2: Factor out the constant 12 from the integral. This simplifies the expression to 12 ∫ (1/x) dx.
Step 3: Apply the logarithmic integration rule. The integral of 1/x dx is ln|x|, so the expression becomes 12 ln|x|.
Step 4: Add the constant of integration, C, to account for the indefinite nature of the integral. The result is 12 ln|x| + C.
Step 5: Verify the result by differentiating 12 ln|x| + C. The derivative of ln|x| is 1/x, and multiplying by 12 gives back the original integrand, confirming the solution.
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Key Concepts
Here are the essential concepts you must grasp in order to answer the question correctly.
Indefinite Integral
An indefinite integral represents a family of functions whose derivative is the integrand. It is expressed without specific limits and includes a constant of integration, typically denoted as 'C'. The process of finding an indefinite integral is often referred to as antiderivation.
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Integration of Rational Functions
Rational functions are ratios of polynomials. To integrate a rational function, one often uses techniques such as substitution or partial fraction decomposition. In the case of the integral ∫ (12/x)dx, recognizing that this is a simple rational function allows for straightforward integration using the natural logarithm.
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Natural Logarithm
The natural logarithm, denoted as ln(x), is the logarithm to the base 'e', where 'e' is approximately 2.71828. It is particularly important in calculus because the derivative of ln(x) is 1/x, making it a key function when integrating expressions involving 1/x, such as in the integral ∫ (12/x)dx.
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