Math Problem Statement

Below shows how to integrate using the substitution rule. Solution: Let u = x + 11, then du = dx. Substitute in the given equation and get ∫(x + 11)^3 dx = ∫u^3 du u^4/4 + C Since u = x + 11, the final answer is ∫(x + 11)^3 dx = (x + 11)^4/4 + C. Which of the following statements is correct?

Solution

The problem involves evaluating the integral (x+11)3dx\int (x + 11)^3 dx using the substitution rule. Let's verify the correctness of the solution step by step.

Given:

(x+11)3dx\int (x + 11)^3 dx

Step-by-step verification:

  1. Substitution: Let u=x+11u = x + 11, which implies du=dxdu = dx.
    The substitution appears to be correct.

  2. Changing the integral: Substituting u=x+11u = x + 11, we get: (x+11)3dx=u3du\int (x + 11)^3 dx = \int u^3 du This transformation is valid.

  3. Integration of u3u^3: The integral of u3u^3 is: u3du=u44+C\int u^3 du = \frac{u^4}{4} + C This step is correct.

  4. Back-substitution: Since u=x+11u = x + 11, replacing uu gives: u44+C=(x+11)44+C\frac{u^4}{4} + C = \frac{(x + 11)^4}{4} + C This is correctly done.

Correct Answer:

The solution and its steps are valid. Thus, the correct statement is: The illustration is correct because all parts are correct.\text{The illustration is correct because all parts are correct.}


Do you want further clarification, or have any questions?

Here are 5 related questions you might explore:

  1. How is the substitution rule applied to definite integrals?
  2. Why is the substitution u=x+11u = x + 11 helpful in this problem?
  3. Can substitution methods handle integrals where dudxdu \neq dx?
  4. How would the answer change if the power were (x+11)n(x + 11)^n?
  5. What are the common errors students make when using substitution?

Tip: Always verify the substitution and back-substitution steps carefully to avoid mistakes in your integration.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Rule

Formulas

∫u^n du = u^(n+1)/(n+1) + C
Substitution: u = x + 11

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12