Math Problem Statement

What is the integral of -1 divided by e^x with respect to x?

Solution

The integral in the image is:

1exdx\int \frac{-1}{e^x} \, dx

We can solve this step by step:


Step 1: Simplify the integrand

The term 1ex\frac{-1}{e^x} can be rewritten as:

1ex=ex\frac{-1}{e^x} = -e^{-x}

Thus, the integral becomes:

exdx\int -e^{-x} \, dx


Step 2: Integrate exe^{-x}

The integral of exe^{-x} with respect to xx is:

exdx=ex+C\int e^{-x} \, dx = -e^{-x} + C

where CC is the constant of integration.


Step 3: Include the negative sign

Adding the negative sign outside the integral, we get:

exdx=(ex)+C=ex+C\int -e^{-x} \, dx = -\left( -e^{-x} \right) + C = e^{-x} + C


Final Answer:

1exdx=ex+C\int \frac{-1}{e^x} \, dx = e^{-x} + C


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the integral of exe^x and exe^{-x} with respect to xx?
  2. How do you compute definite integrals involving exponential functions?
  3. What are some properties of exponential functions and their integrals?
  4. How do you handle integrals with negative exponents?
  5. Can you explain how to integrate exponential functions multiplied by polynomials?

Tip:

Always check for simplifications in integrals involving exponential functions before integrating. Simplifying first makes calculations easier!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Exponential Functions

Formulas

∫ e^(-x) dx = -e^(-x) + C

Theorems

Properties of Exponential Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12