Calculus AB Homework 6.1 Antiderivatives

Michelle Krummel
11 Feb 201816:19
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TLDRThis video tutorial guides viewers through solving 14 calculus homework problems, focusing on finding antiderivatives of various functions. It covers the reverse power rule, integration of polynomials, and special cases like square roots and logarithmic functions. The instructor emphasizes the importance of simplifying expressions before integration and provides strategies for memorizing derivative rules to ease the process. The video concludes with solving for a function given its second derivative, showcasing the application of integration in reverse.

Takeaways
  • πŸ“š The video is a tutorial on solving calculus homework problems, specifically antiderivatives of various functions.
  • πŸ” The first problem involves finding the antiderivative of the sum of the cube root of x and x, using the reverse power rule to integrate.
  • πŸ“ˆ For the second problem, the antiderivative of 2x is found by increasing the exponent and simplifying the result.
  • πŸ“‰ Problem three requires simplifying the expression before integrating, resulting in an antiderivative involving x to the power of 5/5, 3x to the power of 4/4, and a constant.
  • 🎯 In problem four, the power rule is applied directly to integrate functions without simplification, leading to an antiderivative with terms involving x to the power of 5/2 and x squared.
  • πŸ›‘ The fifth problem emphasizes the memorization of derivative rules, particularly for square roots, to quickly find antiderivatives.
  • πŸ“ Problem six involves simplifying the expression before integrating, using the power rule for negative exponents and recognizing the antiderivative of 1/x as ln|x|.
  • πŸ”’ In problem seven, the power rule is used to integrate a function with the same base by adding exponents, resulting in y to the power of 9/2.
  • πŸ“˜ Problem eight simplifies the expression to use the power rule for integration, finding the antiderivative of 1/w^(3/2) as -2/w^(1/2).
  • πŸ”„ Problem nine involves simplifying and then integrating, using the power rule and memorized derivatives for square roots and their inverses.
  • πŸ“Œ Problem ten requires simplifying the polynomial expression before applying the power rule to find the antiderivative, resulting in terms of x to various powers.
  • 🌐 Problem eleven treats theta as a variable and uses the power rule to integrate, including the antiderivative of cosine as sine plus a constant.
  • πŸ“ Problem twelve uses the power rule to integrate the square root of x, and the antiderivative of negative sine x as cosine plus a constant.
  • πŸ”‘ In problem thirteen, the antiderivative of a given function is found by integrating its derivative, and a constant is determined using a given condition.
  • πŸ”„ Problem fourteen involves integrating a given second derivative to find the original function, including solving for a constant using a given condition.
Q & A
  • What is the antiderivative of the cube root of x plus x?

    -The antiderivative of the cube root of x plus x is \( \frac{3}{4}x^{\frac{4}{3}} + \frac{x^2}{2} + C \), where C is the constant of integration.

  • How do you find the antiderivative of 2x?

    -The antiderivative of 2x is \( x^2 + C \), found by increasing the exponent by 1 and dividing by the new exponent.

  • What is the antiderivative of x squared times 2 plus 3x?

    -The antiderivative is \( \frac{2x^5}{5} + \frac{3x^4}{4} + C \), which simplifies to \( \frac{2}{5}x^5 + \frac{3}{4}x^4 + C \).

  • How do you integrate x squared over x cubed?

    -The integral of x squared over x cubed is \( \frac{3}{x} + \frac{1}{x^2} + \frac{3}{x^3} \), which can be rewritten as \( 3x^{-1} + x^{-2} + 3x^{-3} \).

  • What is the antiderivative of the square root of x?

    -The antiderivative of the square root of x is \( 2\sqrt{x} + C \), using the power rule by adding 1 to the exponent and dividing by the new exponent.

  • How do you integrate 1 over 2 root x?

    -The antiderivative of 1 over 2 root x is \( \sqrt{x} + C \), as the derivative of \( \sqrt{x} \) is \( \frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}} \).

  • What is the antiderivative of 3x squared divided by x cubed?

    -The antiderivative is \( 3\ln|x| + \frac{1}{x} - \frac{3}{2x^2} + C \), using the natural logarithm for the first term and the power rule for the others.

  • How do you find the antiderivative of y cubed times y to the 1/2?

    -The antiderivative is \( \frac{2}{9}y^{\frac{7}{2}} + C \), by adding the exponents and applying the power rule.

  • What is the antiderivative of 1 over w to the 3/2?

    -The antiderivative is \( -\frac{2}{\sqrt{w}} + C \), using the power rule and rewriting the expression with a negative exponent.

  • How do you integrate x to the power 3 over x to the power 1/2 plus 3 over the square root of x?

    -The integral is \( \frac{5}{2}x^{\frac{5}{2}} + 6\sqrt{x} + C \), by simplifying the expression and applying the power rule to each term.

  • What is the antiderivative of x plus 3 times x squared minus 6x plus 9?

    -The antiderivative is \( \frac{x^4}{4} - \frac{3x^3}{3} - \frac{9x^2}{2} + 27x + C \), which simplifies to \( \frac{x^4}{4} - 3x^3 - \frac{9x^2}{2} + 27x + C \).

  • How do you find the antiderivative of x squared plus cosine x?

    -The antiderivative is \( \frac{x^3}{3} + \sin(x) + C \), using the power rule for the polynomial term and the fact that the derivative of sine is cosine.

  • What is the antiderivative of the square root of x with the derivative of cosine x?

    -The antiderivative is \( x^{\frac{3}{2}} - \sin(x) + C \), applying the power rule to the square root term and recognizing the antiderivative of cosine as sine.

  • How do you find the function f(x) given its derivative f'(x) = 2x - sin(x)?

    -The function f(x) is \( x^2 + \cos(x) + 3 \), integrating the given derivative and solving for the constant C using the initial condition f(0) = 4.

  • What is the function f(x) if f''(x) = x squared?

    -The function f(x) is \( \frac{x^4}{12} + 6x + 3 \), integrating twice and solving for the constants using the initial conditions f'(0) = 6 and f(0) = 3.

Outlines
00:00
πŸ“š Antiderivative Calculations for Homework Problems

This paragraph introduces the video's focus on solving antiderivative problems from unit six, specifically problems one through fourteen. The speaker begins by rewriting the first problem's expression and applying the reverse power rule to find the antiderivative of cube root of x plus x. The process involves adjusting exponents and simplifying the expression to arrive at the final antiderivative, which includes a constant of integration. The explanation continues with problem two, where the antiderivative of 2x is found by adjusting the exponent and simplifying, leading to the result of x squared minus x cubed plus a constant. The speaker also suggests checking answers by differentiating the antiderivative to see if it matches the original function.

05:03
πŸ” Simplification and Integration Techniques

The second paragraph delves into the process of simplifying expressions before integrating, as demonstrated with problem three. The speaker distributes x squared and multiplies it by constants, resulting in an expression ready for integration. The power rule is applied to find the antiderivative of each term, leading to the final expression involving x to the power of various fractions plus a constant. The paragraph also discusses the importance of considering domain restrictions, especially when dealing with logarithmic functions, and the correct application of the power rule for integration.

10:05
πŸ“˜ Advanced Integration Strategies and Problem Solving

In the third paragraph, the speaker addresses more complex integration problems, including the use of power rule variations and memorized derivative rules. The paragraph covers the integration of expressions involving square roots and rational functions, emphasizing the need to simplify before integrating where possible. The speaker also discusses the integration of trigonometric functions and the use of substitution to simplify the process. Each integration step is carefully explained, leading to the final expressions for the antiderivative of given functions.

15:05
πŸ“ Constructing Functions from Derivatives and Solving for Constants

The final paragraph focuses on constructing original functions from their derivatives and solving for constants within the context of integration problems. The speaker demonstrates how to integrate a given function to find the original function and then uses given values to solve for the constant of integration. The process involves understanding the relationship between derivatives and antiderivatives, applying the power rule, and using memorized derivatives of common functions. The paragraph concludes with the determination of the original function for a given second derivative, showcasing the application of integration in function reconstruction.

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Keywords
πŸ’‘Antiderivative
The antiderivative, also known as the integral, is a fundamental concept in calculus that represents the reverse process of differentiation. It is used to find the area under a curve or the accumulated value of a function. In the video's context, the antiderivative is calculated for various functions to solve homework problems, such as finding the antiderivative of the cube root of x plus x.
πŸ’‘Reverse Power Rule
The reverse power rule is a specific method in calculus for finding the antiderivative of a function raised to a power. It involves increasing the exponent by one and then dividing by the new exponent. The video script uses this rule to find the antiderivative of expressions like x to the power of one-third by rewriting it and applying the rule to obtain x to the power of 4/3 divided by 4/3.
πŸ’‘Integration
Integration is the process of finding an antiderivative and is central to the calculus of functions. It is used to calculate quantities such as area, volume, and central tendencies. The video script discusses integration as the method to solve homework problems, integrating functions like 2x and x squared over various steps.
πŸ’‘Simplification
Simplification in mathematics refers to the process of making a complex expression more straightforward without changing its value. In the context of the video, simplification is used before integrating certain expressions to make the integration process easier, such as simplifying 2x squared before integrating it to obtain 2x to the power of 5th over 5.
πŸ’‘Power Rule
The power rule is a basic principle in calculus for integrating functions of the form x^n, where n is a constant. It states that the antiderivative of x^n is x^(n+1)/(n+1). The video script frequently applies the power rule to find the antiderivative of various functions, such as x to the power of 5 over 2 and 2x squared.
πŸ’‘Derivative
The derivative is a measure of how a function changes as its input changes. It is the fundamental concept of the rate of change and is the inverse process of integration. The video script mentions the derivative to illustrate the process of checking answers by taking the derivative of the antiderivative to ensure it returns to the original function.
πŸ’‘Constant of Integration
The constant of integration, often denoted as 'C', is added to an antiderivative to account for the infinite number of functions that could have the same derivative. In the video, after finding the antiderivative of an expression, a constant 'C' is added to acknowledge that there could be an infinite number of original functions that, when differentiated, would yield the given derivative.
πŸ’‘Square Root
A square root is a value that, when multiplied by itself, gives the original number. In calculus, the square root of a variable, such as the square root of x, is often integrated using the power rule by rewriting it as x to the power of 1/2. The video script uses this concept when integrating 1 over 2 root X, which is the derivative of the square root of x.
πŸ’‘Natural Logarithm
The natural logarithm, denoted as ln(x), is the logarithm to the base e (Euler's number). It is used in calculus to find the antiderivative of 1/x. In the video, the natural logarithm is used in the context of integrating expressions like 1/x cubed, where the antiderivative is 3 times the natural logarithm of the absolute value of x.
πŸ’‘Sine and Cosine Functions
Sine and cosine are trigonometric functions that are fundamental in the study of triangles and periodic phenomena. In calculus, they are used in integration, where the antiderivative of cosine is sine, and vice versa. The video script mentions these functions when integrating expressions involving sine and cosine, such as in problem number 11 where the antiderivative of -sine(x) is cosine(x) plus a constant.
Highlights

Introduction to solving unit six homework problems one through fourteen.

Finding the antiderivative of cube root of x plus x using reverse power rule.

Simplifying the expression for antiderivative calculation of 2x and x squared.

Using the power rule for integration and checking answers by differentiation.

Simplifying the expression before integrating x squared times 2 and x squared times 3.

Integrating 2x to the fourth power over 5 and 3x to the fourth power over 4.

Applying the power rule for integration without simplification.

Rewriting the square root of x as x to the power 1/2 for easier integration.

Integrating 1 over 2 root X using memorized derivative rules.

Simplifying the expression 3x squared over x cubed before integration.

Integrating terms with negative exponents and using the natural logarithm function.

Rewriting y cubed times y to the 1/2 and applying the power rule.

Simplifying 1 over w to the 1 times w to the one-half and using the power rule.

Simplifying x to the power 3 over x to the power 1/2 plus terms before integration.

Integrating x plus 3 times x squared minus 6x plus 9 with power rule.

Treating theta as a variable and integrating theta squared plus cosine theta.

Integrating square root of x as x to the power 3/2 and negative sine x.

Solving for f(x) by integrating 2x minus sine x and finding the constant C.

Finding f(x) by integrating f double-prime of x and solving for the constant C.

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