Math Problem Statement

Find the integral of (3x^6 - 2/x^3) dx

Solution

The integral in the image is:

(3x62x3)dx\int \left( 3x^6 - \frac{2}{x^3} \right) dx

We can solve this by integrating each term separately.

Step 1: Integrating 3x63x^6

The general rule for integrating powers of xx is:

xndx=xn+1n+1+C\int x^n dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C

So, for 3x63x^6, we apply the formula:

3x6dx=3x6+16+1=3x77\int 3x^6 dx = 3 \cdot \frac{x^{6+1}}{6+1} = \frac{3x^7}{7}

Step 2: Integrating 2x3-\frac{2}{x^3}

We can rewrite 2x3\frac{2}{x^3} as 2x32x^{-3} and then apply the power rule:

2x3dx=2x3+13+1=2x22=22x2=x2\int 2x^{-3} dx = 2 \cdot \frac{x^{-3+1}}{-3+1} = 2 \cdot \frac{x^{-2}}{-2} = -\frac{2}{2}x^{-2} = -x^{-2}

Step 3: Combining both results

Now, we combine the two integrals:

(3x62x3)dx=3x77x2+C\int \left( 3x^6 - \frac{2}{x^3} \right) dx = \frac{3x^7}{7} - x^{-2} + C

Thus, the final answer is:

3x771x2+C\boxed{\frac{3x^7}{7} - \frac{1}{x^2} + C}

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Tip:

When integrating, always check if you can simplify expressions before applying rules—this helps avoid mistakes with exponents and constants.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Power Rule

Formulas

∫ x^n dx = (x^(n+1)) / (n+1) + C
∫ 1/x^n dx = -1/(n-1) + C (for n ≠ 1)

Theorems

Power Rule for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grade 11-12, Calculus I