Math Problem Statement

Find an antiderivative of (9x^3 + 5x^5) / x^6 in the variable x where x ≠ 0.

Solution

Let's start by simplifying the given expression:

The function to find the antiderivative of is: 9x3+5x5x6\frac{9x^3 + 5x^5}{x^6}

We can split this expression into two terms: 9x3x6+5x5x6\frac{9x^3}{x^6} + \frac{5x^5}{x^6}

Simplify each term:

  1. 9x3x6=9x36=9x3\frac{9x^3}{x^6} = 9x^{3-6} = 9x^{-3}
  2. 5x5x6=5x56=5x1\frac{5x^5}{x^6} = 5x^{5-6} = 5x^{-1}

So the expression becomes: 9x3+5x19x^{-3} + 5x^{-1}

Now, we'll find the antiderivative of each term:

  1. For 9x39x^{-3}, the antiderivative is: 9x3+13+1=9x22=92x2\frac{9x^{-3+1}}{-3+1} = \frac{9x^{-2}}{-2} = -\frac{9}{2}x^{-2}

  2. For 5x15x^{-1}, the antiderivative is: 5lnx5 \ln|x|

Thus, the overall antiderivative is: 92x2+5lnx+C-\frac{9}{2}x^{-2} + 5 \ln|x| + C

Where CC is the constant of integration.


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Here are 5 related questions for further practice:

  1. How would you find the antiderivative of 7x47x^{-4}?
  2. What is the antiderivative of 12x112x^{-1}?
  3. Can you explain why 5x15x^{-1} has a logarithmic antiderivative?
  4. What is the antiderivative of 8x2+3x28x^{-2} + 3x^2?
  5. How do you compute the antiderivative of a sum of two functions?

Tip: When integrating powers of xx, if the exponent is 1-1, the result involves a logarithmic function, lnx\ln|x|, instead of following the usual power rule.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Antiderivatives
Simplification of Expressions
Integration of Powers of x

Formulas

Power Rule for Integration: ∫ x^n dx = (x^(n+1)) / (n+1) + C for n ≠ -1
Logarithmic Integration: ∫ x^(-1) dx = ln|x| + C

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (High School Calculus)