Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral \(\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x}} \, dx\).

Solution

The integral shown in the image is:

14xdx\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x}} \, dx

Let’s solve it step-by-step:

Step 1: Simplify the square root

We rewrite 4x\sqrt{4x} as: 4x=4x=2x.\sqrt{4x} = \sqrt{4} \cdot \sqrt{x} = 2\sqrt{x}. Thus, the integral becomes: 14xdx=12xdx=121xdx.\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x}} \, dx = \int \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} \, dx = \frac{1}{2} \int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx.

Step 2: Recall the formula for 1xdx\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx

The integral of 1x\frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} is: 1xdx=2x.\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx = 2\sqrt{x}.

Step 3: Combine results

Substitute back: 121xdx=122x=x.\frac{1}{2} \int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx = \frac{1}{2} \cdot 2\sqrt{x} = \sqrt{x}.

Step 4: Add the constant of integration

Finally, include the constant of integration CC: 14xdx=x+C.\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x}} \, dx = \sqrt{x} + C.

Final Answer:

x+C\boxed{\sqrt{x} + C}


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Related Questions:

  1. How do you evaluate definite integrals involving square roots, such as 1414xdx\int_{1}^{4} \frac{1}{\sqrt{4x}} \, dx?
  2. What is the general formula for 1axdx\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{ax}} \, dx?
  3. How is the substitution method used to solve similar integrals?
  4. Can this integral be solved in terms of trigonometric substitution? Why or why not?
  5. How can you differentiate the result x+C\sqrt{x} + C to verify the solution?

Tip:

For integrals involving square roots, try rewriting the square root in terms of powers of xx, e.g., x=x1/2\sqrt{x} = x^{1/2}, as it often simplifies the calculation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Algebra
Simplification of Radicals

Formulas

\(\int \frac{1}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx = 2\sqrt{x} + C\)
\(\sqrt{4x} = 2\sqrt{x}\)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12