Problem

Find the Antiderivative f(x)=9x^9-2x^6+10x^3

The problem asks for the calculation of the antiderivative (also known as the indefinite integral) of the polynomial function f(x) = 9x^9 - 2x^6 + 10x^3. An antiderivative is a function whose derivative is the original function. In this case, you are expected to determine a function F(x) such that the derivative F'(x) equals the given polynomial function f(x). The question requires knowledge of basic integral calculus, specifically the rules for integrating powers of x.

f(x)=9x92x6+10x3

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)=(9x92x6+10x3)dx

Step 3

Decompose the integral into separate integrals for each term.

9x9dx2x6dx+10x3dx

Step 4

Extract the constant coefficient from the integral of x9.

9x9dx2x6dx+10x3dx

Step 5

Apply the Power Rule to integrate x9.

9(x1010+C)2x6dx+10x3dx

Step 6

Extract the constant coefficient from the integral of x6.

9(x1010+C)2x6dx+10x3dx

Step 7

Apply the Power Rule to integrate x6.

9(x1010+C)2(x77+C)+10x3dx

Step 8

Extract the constant coefficient from the integral of x3.

9(x1010+C)2(x77+C)+10x3dx

Step 9

Apply the Power Rule to integrate x3.

9(x1010+C)2(x77+C)+10(x44+C)

Step 10

Combine and simplify the terms.

Step 10.1

Combine the terms with their coefficients.

9x10102x77+10x44+C

Step 10.2

Simplify the expression by reducing fractions where possible.

Step 10.2.1

Simplify the coefficient of x4.

9x10102x77+5x42+C

Step 11

Arrange the terms in descending order of power.

910x1027x7+52x4+C

Step 12

Present the final antiderivative of the function f(x)=9x92x6+10x3.

F(x)=910x1027x7+52x4+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 represented by the indefinite integral f(x)dx.

  2. Constant Multiple Rule: When a constant is multiplied by a function, the integral of the product is the constant multiplied by the integral of the function. For example, kf(x)dx=kf(x)dx where k is a constant.

  3. Power Rule for Integration: The Power Rule states that the integral of xn with respect to x is xn+1n+1+C, for any real number n1.

  4. Linearity of Integration: The integral of a sum or difference of functions is the sum or difference of their integrals. For example, [f(x)±g(x)]dx=f(x)dx±g(x)dx.

  5. Arbitrary Constant of Integration: When finding the indefinite integral, an arbitrary constant C is added to the result because the derivative of a constant is zero, and thus the original function could have had any constant added to it.

  6. Simplification: After applying the Power Rule, it is often necessary to simplify the expression by combining like terms, reducing fractions, and arranging the terms in a standard form, usually in descending order of the power of x.

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