Math Problem Statement

Solution

The image shows the following equation involving two integrals:

1vv2dv=1xdx\int \frac{1 - v}{v^2} dv = \int \frac{1}{x} dx

Let's solve both integrals.

1. Left-hand Side: 1vv2dv\int \frac{1 - v}{v^2} dv

We can split this integral into two separate terms:

1vv2dv=1v2dvvv2dv\int \frac{1 - v}{v^2} dv = \int \frac{1}{v^2} dv - \int \frac{v}{v^2} dv

Solving 1v2dv\int \frac{1}{v^2} dv:

v2dv=v11=1v\int v^{-2} dv = \frac{v^{-1}}{-1} = -\frac{1}{v}

Solving vv2dv\int \frac{v}{v^2} dv:

v1dv=lnv\int v^{-1} dv = \ln|v|

Thus, the left-hand side becomes: 1vlnv-\frac{1}{v} - \ln|v|

2. Right-hand Side: 1xdx\int \frac{1}{x} dx

This is a standard integral: 1xdx=lnx\int \frac{1}{x} dx = \ln|x|

Final Equation:

Thus, the equation becomes: 1vlnv=lnx+C-\frac{1}{v} - \ln|v| = \ln|x| + C where CC is the constant of integration.

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Follow-up Questions:

  1. Can you verify the conditions for when vv and xx are positive or negative?
  2. How would the solution change if we integrate with respect to definite limits?
  3. Can you substitute specific values for vv and xx to check the solution?
  4. What is the physical interpretation of this equation, if it comes from a real-world context?
  5. How would you find vv as a function of xx from the resulting equation?

Tip:

Always remember to include the constant of integration when solving indefinite integrals.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Definite Integral
Indefinite Integral

Formulas

Integral of fractions
Integral of logarithmic functions

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School and above