Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the improper integral \( \int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{5}{x^2} \, dx \).

Solution

The image contains an improper integral:

35x2dx\int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{5}{x^2} \, dx

Solution:

  1. First, rewrite the integral:

35x2dx=53x2dx\int_{3}^{\infty} \frac{5}{x^2} \, dx = 5 \int_{3}^{\infty} x^{-2} \, dx

  1. Find the antiderivative of x2x^{-2}:

x2dx=1x\int x^{-2} \, dx = \frac{-1}{x}

  1. Apply the limits of integration:

5[1x]3=5(013)=5×135 \left[ \frac{-1}{x} \right]_{3}^{\infty} = 5 \left( 0 - \frac{-1}{3} \right) = 5 \times \frac{1}{3}

  1. Simplifying:

5×13=535 \times \frac{1}{3} = \frac{5}{3}

Thus, the value of the improper integral is 53\frac{5}{3}.

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Here are 5 related questions to further your understanding:

  1. What happens if we change the lower limit of integration?
  2. How do we evaluate improper integrals with different types of singularities?
  3. What does it mean for an improper integral to converge?
  4. How would this integral change if the exponent on xx was different?
  5. Can improper integrals always be solved analytically?

Tip: When solving improper integrals, always check for convergence first before proceeding to evaluate.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Improper Integrals
Definite Integrals
Convergence of Integrals

Formulas

Integral of \(x^{-2}\): \( \int x^{-2} \, dx = \frac{-1}{x} \)
Fundamental Theorem of Calculus

Theorems

Fundamental Theorem of Calculus
Convergence of Improper Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus