Math Problem Statement

|x^2-4/square root x dx

Solution

It seems like you're asking to integrate the expression x24xdx\frac{x^2 - 4}{\sqrt{x}} \, dx. I'll break it down and solve it step by step.

First, simplify the expression:

x24x=x2x4x\frac{x^2 - 4}{\sqrt{x}} = \frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x}} - \frac{4}{\sqrt{x}}

Now, rewrite each term using exponents:

  • x2=x2x^2 = x^{2}
  • x=x1/2\sqrt{x} = x^{1/2}

This leads to:

x2x=x21/2=x3/2\frac{x^2}{\sqrt{x}} = x^{2 - 1/2} = x^{3/2} 4x=4x1/2\frac{4}{\sqrt{x}} = 4x^{-1/2}

Thus, the integral becomes:

(x3/24x1/2)dx\int \left( x^{3/2} - 4x^{-1/2} \right) \, dx

Now integrate each term:

  1. x3/2dx=x5/25/2=2x5/25\int x^{3/2} \, dx = \frac{x^{5/2}}{5/2} = \frac{2x^{5/2}}{5}
  2. 4x1/2dx=4x1/21/2=8x1/2\int 4x^{-1/2} \, dx = 4 \cdot \frac{x^{1/2}}{1/2} = 8x^{1/2}

So, the final result is:

2x5/25+8x1/2+C\frac{2x^{5/2}}{5} + 8x^{1/2} + C

Where CC is the constant of integration.


Would you like a more detailed explanation of any part of the solution? Or do you have further questions on this?

Here are some related questions for deeper exploration:

  1. What happens if we substitute a specific value for xx in the integral?
  2. How would the solution change if the denominator was something other than x\sqrt{x}?
  3. How do integrals with fractional exponents behave geometrically?
  4. What is the integral of 1x3/2\frac{1}{x^{3/2}}?
  5. How does the constant of integration CC affect the result?

Tip: Always simplify an expression as much as possible before trying to integrate. It can make the process much smoother!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Algebra
Exponents

Formulas

Integration of x^n dx = (x^(n+1)) / (n+1)
Power rule for exponents

Theorems

Basic rules of integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 10-12