Problem

Find the Antiderivative f(x)=sin(9x)

The question asks for the calculation of an antiderivative (also known as an indefinite integral) of the function f(x) = sin(9x). This requires the integration of the sine function where the argument of the sine is 9 times x, implying that one would use integral calculus techniques to find a function F(x) such that F'(x) = sin(9x). The person solving this problem should look for an expression that, when differentiated, yields the original function f(x).

$f \left(\right. x \left.\right) = sin \left(\right. 9 x \left.\right)$

Answer

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Solution:

Step 1:

Identify the antiderivative $F(x)$ by integrating the given function $f(x)$.

$$F(x) = \int f(x) \, dx$$

Step 2:

Write down the integral that needs to be solved.

$$F(x) = \int \sin(9x) \, dx$$

Step 3:

Perform a substitution to simplify the integral. Set $u = 9x$.

Step 3.1:

Determine $\frac{du}{dx}$ by differentiating $u$.

Step 3.1.1:

Differentiate $9x$.

$$\frac{d}{dx}(9x)$$

Step 3.1.2:

Apply the constant multiple rule, differentiating $9x$ with respect to $x$.

$$9 \frac{d}{dx}(x)$$

Step 3.1.3:

Use the Power Rule, which states $\frac{d}{dx}(x^n) = nx^{n-1}$, where $n=1$.

$$9 \cdot 1$$

Step 3.1.4:

Calculate the product of $9$ and $1$.

$$9$$

Step 3.2:

Express the integral in terms of $u$ and $du$.

$$\int \sin(u) \frac{1}{9} du$$

Step 4:

Combine $\sin(u)$ with the constant $\frac{1}{9}$.

$$\int \frac{\sin(u)}{9} du$$

Step 5:

Extract the constant $\frac{1}{9}$ from the integral as it is constant with respect to $u$.

$$\frac{1}{9} \int \sin(u) \, du$$

Step 6:

Integrate $\sin(u)$ with respect to $u$ to find the antiderivative.

$$\frac{1}{9} (-\cos(u) + C)$$

Step 7:

Simplify the expression.

Step 7.1:

Simplify the antiderivative.

$$\frac{1}{9} (-\cos(u)) + C$$

Step 7.2:

Combine the constant $\frac{1}{9}$ with $\cos(u)$.

$$-\frac{\cos(u)}{9} + C$$

Step 8:

Substitute back $u = 9x$ into the antiderivative.

$$-\frac{\cos(9x)}{9} + C$$

Step 9:

Rearrange the terms for the final antiderivative.

$$-\frac{1}{9} \cos(9x) + C$$

Step 10:

Conclude with the antiderivative of the function $f(x) = \sin(9x)$.

$$F(x) = -\frac{1}{9} \cos(9x) + C$$

Knowledge Notes:

The process of finding the antiderivative involves several key knowledge points:

  1. Indefinite Integral: The antiderivative of a function $f(x)$ is found by integrating the function, denoted as $\int f(x) \, dx$. The result is a family of functions $F(x)$ plus an arbitrary constant $C$.

  2. Substitution Rule: This is a method used to simplify integrals by substituting a part of the integral with a new variable. This often makes the integral easier to solve.

  3. Differentiation Rules:

    • Constant Multiple Rule: The derivative of a constant multiplied by a function is the constant multiplied by the derivative of the function.

    • Power Rule: The derivative of $x^n$ is $nx^{n-1}$. This rule is used when differentiating polynomials.

  4. Integration of Trigonometric Functions: The integral of $\sin(x)$ is $-\cos(x)$, and this rule is applied when integrating functions involving the sine function.

  5. Simplification: After integrating and applying substitution, the expression is often simplified by combining like terms and substituting back the original variables.

By understanding and applying these concepts, one can solve a wide range of antiderivative problems in calculus.

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