Math Problem Statement

Solve the integral

Solution

The integral to solve is:

dx7x1\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7x - 1}}

To solve this integral, we can use a simple substitution.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Substitution:

    Let: u=7x1u = 7x - 1 Then, the derivative of uu with respect to xx is: dudx=7    dx=du7\frac{du}{dx} = 7 \implies dx = \frac{du}{7}

  2. Rewrite the Integral:

    Substituting these into the integral gives: dx7x1=du7u\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7x - 1}} = \int \frac{\frac{du}{7}}{\sqrt{u}}

    Simplify the expression: du7u=17u12du\int \frac{du}{7 \sqrt{u}} = \frac{1}{7} \int u^{-\frac{1}{2}} \, du

  3. Integrate:

    The integral of u12u^{-\frac{1}{2}} is: u12du=2u12=2u\int u^{-\frac{1}{2}} \, du = 2u^{\frac{1}{2}} = 2\sqrt{u}

    Therefore: 17u12du=172u=2u7\frac{1}{7} \int u^{-\frac{1}{2}} \, du = \frac{1}{7} \cdot 2\sqrt{u} = \frac{2\sqrt{u}}{7}

  4. Substitute Back:

    Replace uu with 7x17x - 1: 27x17+C\frac{2\sqrt{7x - 1}}{7} + C

    Where CC is the constant of integration.

Final Answer:

dx7x1=27x17+C\int \frac{dx}{\sqrt{7x - 1}} = \frac{2\sqrt{7x - 1}}{7} + C

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Related Questions:

  1. How would you solve an integral involving a different linear expression inside the square root?
  2. What are the steps for solving an integral of the form dxax+b\int \frac{dx}{ax + b}?
  3. How do you perform integration using trigonometric substitution?
  4. What are the different techniques of integration?
  5. How would you integrate functions involving higher powers of expressions, such as (ax+b)n(ax + b)^n?

Tip:

When faced with integrals involving square roots of linear expressions, always consider substitution to simplify the integral!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Method
Square Root Functions

Formulas

Substitution formula for integrals

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Advanced High School / College Level