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(x)=sin(9x)

Answer

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Solution:

Step 1:

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

F(x)=f(x)dx

Step 2:

Write down the integral that needs to be solved.

F(x)=sin(9x)dx

Step 3:

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

Step 3.1:

Determine dudx by differentiating u.

Step 3.1.1:

Differentiate 9x.

ddx(9x)

Step 3.1.2:

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

9ddx(x)

Step 3.1.3:

Use the Power Rule, which states ddx(xn)=nxn1, where n=1.

91

Step 3.1.4:

Calculate the product of 9 and 1.

9

Step 3.2:

Express the integral in terms of u and du.

sin(u)19du

Step 4:

Combine sin(u) with the constant 19.

sin(u)9du

Step 5:

Extract the constant 19 from the integral as it is constant with respect to u.

19sin(u)du

Step 6:

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

19(cos(u)+C)

Step 7:

Simplify the expression.

Step 7.1:

Simplify the antiderivative.

19(cos(u))+C

Step 7.2:

Combine the constant 19 with cos(u).

cos(u)9+C

Step 8:

Substitute back u=9x into the antiderivative.

cos(9x)9+C

Step 9:

Rearrange the terms for the final antiderivative.

19cos(9x)+C

Step 10:

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

F(x)=19cos(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 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 xn is nxn1. 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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