Math Problem Statement

Integration of dt/t^4/3

Solution

To integrate the expression

dtt4/3\int \frac{dt}{t^{4/3}}

we can rewrite the integrand in a simpler form. Notice that:

1t4/3=t4/3\frac{1}{t^{4/3}} = t^{-4/3}

So the integral becomes:

t4/3dt\int t^{-4/3} \, dt

Step 1: Apply the Power Rule

Using the power rule for integration, which states that tndt=tn+1n+1+C\int t^n \, dt = \frac{t^{n+1}}{n+1} + C (where n1n \neq -1), we can integrate t4/3t^{-4/3}.

Here, n=43n = -\frac{4}{3}, so:

t4/3dt=t4/3+14/3+1+C\int t^{-4/3} \, dt = \frac{t^{-4/3 + 1}}{-4/3 + 1} + C

Step 2: Simplify the Exponent

Calculate 43+1-\frac{4}{3} + 1:

43+1=43+33=13-\frac{4}{3} + 1 = -\frac{4}{3} + \frac{3}{3} = -\frac{1}{3}

Thus, we have:

t4/3dt=t1/31/3+C\int t^{-4/3} \, dt = \frac{t^{-1/3}}{-1/3} + C

Step 3: Simplify the Fraction

Dividing by 13-\frac{1}{3} is equivalent to multiplying by 3-3:

=3t1/3+C= -3t^{-1/3} + C

Step 4: Rewrite in Terms of Positive Exponents

Finally, we can write t1/3t^{-1/3} as 1t1/3\frac{1}{t^{1/3}}:

dtt4/3=3t1/3+C\int \frac{dt}{t^{4/3}} = -\frac{3}{t^{1/3}} + C

Final Answer

dtt4/3=3t1/3+C\int \frac{dt}{t^{4/3}} = -\frac{3}{t^{1/3}} + C

Would you like a detailed explanation of each step, or do you have any questions?


Here are 5 related questions to deepen understanding:

  1. How would you evaluate dtt5/3\int \frac{dt}{t^{5/3}}?
  2. What is the general formula for integrating expressions of the form tndt\int t^n \, dt?
  3. How does the result change if we integrate dtt2\int \frac{dt}{t^{2}} instead?
  4. What is the power rule, and why does it not apply to 1tdt\int \frac{1}{t} \, dt?
  5. How can we apply similar techniques to evaluate 1tadt\int \frac{1}{t^{a}} \, dt for any constant aa?

Tip: When working with fractional exponents, rewrite terms to apply integration rules more easily.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Power Rule
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

\int t^n dt = \frac{t^{n+1}}{n+1} + C (n \neq -1)

Theorems

Power Rule for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12