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Explain why '+C' is added to indefinite integrals.

Because the derivative of a constant is zero, any constant could be part of the original function. '+C' represents all possible constants.

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Explain why '+C' is added to indefinite integrals.

Because the derivative of a constant is zero, any constant could be part of the original function. '+C' represents all possible constants.

Explain the reverse power rule.

To find the antiderivative of xnx^n, add 1 to the exponent and divide by the new exponent, then add the constant of integration, C.

Why is n1n \neq -1 in the reverse power rule?

Because if n=1n = -1, the denominator becomes zero, making the expression undefined.

Explain the sums rule for antiderivatives.

The antiderivative of a sum of functions is the sum of their individual antiderivatives. This simplifies integration of complex expressions.

Explain the multiples rule for antiderivatives.

A constant factor can be moved outside the integral sign, simplifying the integration process.

Why is absolute value used in 1xdx=lnx+C\int \frac{1}{x} dx = \ln|x| + C?

The natural logarithm is only defined for positive values. The absolute value ensures that the antiderivative is defined for all non-zero x.

Explain the relationship between derivatives and antiderivatives.

Antiderivatives are the inverse operation of derivatives. Finding the antiderivative reverses the process of differentiation.

Describe the process of finding the antiderivative of a polynomial.

Apply the reverse power rule to each term of the polynomial, then add the constant of integration, C.

Explain how to verify an antiderivative.

Differentiate the antiderivative. If the result is the original function, the antiderivative is correct.

Explain the difference between definite and indefinite integrals.

Definite integrals have upper and lower bounds and result in a numerical value. Indefinite integrals do not have bounds and result in a function plus a constant.

How to solve (3x2+2x+1)dx\int (3x^2 + 2x + 1) dx?

Apply the sums rule: 3x2dx+2xdx+1dx\int 3x^2 dx + \int 2x dx + \int 1 dx. Apply the reverse power rule to each term: x3+x2+x+Cx^3 + x^2 + x + C.

How to solve 5cos(x)dx\int 5\cos(x) dx?

Apply the multiples rule: 5cos(x)dx5\int \cos(x) dx. Integrate: 5sin(x)+C5\sin(x) + C.

How to solve (exsin(x))dx\int (e^x - \sin(x)) dx?

Apply the sums rule: exdxsin(x)dx\int e^x dx - \int \sin(x) dx. Integrate each term: ex+cos(x)+Ce^x + \cos(x) + C.

How to solve 4xdx\int \frac{4}{x} dx?

Apply the multiples rule: 41xdx4\int \frac{1}{x} dx. Integrate: 4lnx+C4\ln|x| + C.

How to solve (x+1x2)dx\int (\sqrt{x} + \frac{1}{x^2}) dx?

Rewrite: (x1/2+x2)dx\int (x^{1/2} + x^{-2}) dx. Apply the reverse power rule to each term: 23x3/2x1+C\frac{2}{3}x^{3/2} - x^{-1} + C.

Solve (x3+5)dx\int (x^3 + 5) dx.

x3dx+5dx=x44+5x+C\int x^3 dx + \int 5 dx = \frac{x^4}{4} + 5x + C

Solve (2sin(x)3cos(x))dx\int (2\sin(x) - 3\cos(x)) dx.

2sin(x)dx3cos(x)dx=2cos(x)3sin(x)+C2\int \sin(x) dx - 3\int \cos(x) dx = -2\cos(x) - 3\sin(x) + C

Solve (1x3+ex)dx\int (\frac{1}{x^3} + e^x) dx.

x3dx+exdx=12x2+ex+C\int x^{-3} dx + \int e^x dx = -\frac{1}{2x^2} + e^x + C

Solve (7x62x)dx\int (7x^6 - \frac{2}{x}) dx.

7x6dx2xdx=x72lnx+C\int 7x^6 dx - \int \frac{2}{x} dx = x^7 - 2\ln|x| + C

Solve (5x4x3)dx\int (\frac{5}{\sqrt{x}} - 4x^3) dx.

5x1/2dx4x3dx=10xx4+C\int 5x^{-1/2} dx - \int 4x^3 dx = 10\sqrt{x} - x^4 + C

What is the indefinite integral notation?

f(x)dx=F(x)+C\int f(x) dx = F(x) + C, where F(x)=f(x)F'(x) = f(x)

What is the reverse power rule formula?

xndx=xn+1n+1+C\int x^n dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C, where n1n \neq -1

What is the sums rule formula for antiderivatives?

[f(x)+g(x)]dx=f(x)dx+g(x)dx\int [f(x) + g(x)] dx = \int f(x) dx + \int g(x) dx

What is the multiples rule formula for antiderivatives?

cf(x)dx=cf(x)dx\int c \cdot f(x) dx = c \int f(x) dx

What is the formula for sin(x)dx\int \sin(x) dx?

cos(x)+C-\cos(x) + C

What is the formula for cos(x)dx\int \cos(x) dx?

sin(x)+C\sin(x) + C

What is the formula for sec2(x)dx\int \sec^2(x) dx?

tan(x)+C\tan(x) + C

What is the formula for csc2(x)dx\int \csc^2(x) dx?

cot(x)+C-\cot(x) + C

What is the formula for sec(x)tan(x)dx\int \sec(x)\tan(x) dx?

sec(x)+C\sec(x) + C

What is the formula for csc(x)cot(x)dx\int \csc(x)\cot(x) dx?

csc(x)+C-\csc(x) + C

What is the formula for 1xdx\int \frac{1}{x} dx?

lnx+C\ln|x| + C

What is the formula for exdx\int e^x dx?

ex+Ce^x + C