Math Problem Statement

Find an antiderivative of the function 7/5 * x^(8/5).

Solution

The problem asks for the antiderivative of the function:

75x8/5\frac{7}{5} x^{8/5}

To find the antiderivative, we need to apply the power rule for integration, which is given by:

xndx=xn+1n+1+C(for n1)\int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \quad \text{(for } n \neq -1\text{)}

Steps:

  1. The exponent in the function is n=85n = \frac{8}{5}.
  2. Using the power rule, increase the exponent by 1: n+1=85+1=85+55=135n+1 = \frac{8}{5} + 1 = \frac{8}{5} + \frac{5}{5} = \frac{13}{5}
  3. Divide by the new exponent 135\frac{13}{5}. This is equivalent to multiplying by 513\frac{5}{13}: 75x8/5dx=75513x13/5=713x13/5+C\int \frac{7}{5} x^{8/5} \, dx = \frac{7}{5} \cdot \frac{5}{13} x^{13/5} = \frac{7}{13} x^{13/5} + C

Final Answer:

The correct option is D\boxed{D}, which is 713x13/5\frac{7}{13} x^{13/5}.

Would you like a further breakdown of these steps or have any questions?

Here are some follow-up questions for practice:

  1. What is the antiderivative of x5/3x^{5/3}?
  2. How do you find the antiderivative of 32x7/4\frac{3}{2} x^{7/4}?
  3. What happens when you integrate a negative power of xx, like x3/2x^{-3/2}?
  4. How does the constant factor rule affect integration?
  5. Why can't we use the power rule when the exponent is 1-1?

Tip: Always remember to add the constant of integration CC when finding indefinite integrals!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Antiderivatives

Formulas

Power Rule for Integration: ∫ x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C

Theorems

Power Rule for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-Calculus or Calculus)