Math Problem Statement

Find an antiderivative of 7x^4 - 9x^6 / x^7 in the variable x where x ≠ 0.

Solution

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7x49x6x7\frac{7x^4 - 9x^6}{x^7}

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Step 1: Simplify the expression

We first simplify the given expression:

7x49x6x7=7x4x79x6x7\frac{7x^4 - 9x^6}{x^7} = \frac{7x^4}{x^7} - \frac{9x^6}{x^7}

This simplifies to:

7x39x17x^{-3} - 9x^{-1}

Step 2: Find the antiderivative of each term

Now, we find the antiderivative of each term separately.

  1. The antiderivative of 7x37x^{-3} is:

72x2=72x2\frac{7}{-2}x^{-2} = -\frac{7}{2}x^{-2}

  1. The antiderivative of 9x1-9x^{-1} is:

9lnx-9 \ln|x|

Step 3: Combine the results

Putting it all together, we get:

72x29lnx+C-\frac{7}{2}x^{-2} - 9\ln|x| + C

Final Result:

72x29lnx+C\boxed{-\frac{7}{2}x^{-2} - 9\ln|x| + C}

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  4. How can you verify the correctness of an antiderivative?
  5. What are the rules for simplifying terms before integrating?

Tip: Always check if you can simplify the function first before taking the antiderivative to make the process easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Antiderivatives
Simplification of Rational Functions
Logarithmic Integration

Formulas

Antiderivative of x^n: (x^(n+1)) / (n+1)
Antiderivative of 1/x: ln|x|

Theorems

Power Rule for Antiderivatives
Logarithmic Antiderivatives

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12