Evaluate the Integral
Problem
Solution
Identify the integral as a definite integral of a polynomial-like expression involving powers of
t Apply the power rule for integration, which states
(∫_^)(tn*d(t))=(t(n+1))/(n+1) forn≠−1 Find the antiderivative of the first term:
(∫_^)(t(1/3)*d(t))=(t(4/3))/(4/3)=3/4*t(4/3) Find the antiderivative of the second term:
(∫_^)(t(2/3)*d(t))=(t(5/3))/(5/3)=3/5*t(5/3) Combine the terms to form the general antiderivative
F(t)=3/4*t(4/3)−3/5*t(5/3) Evaluate the limits of integration by calculating
F(0)−F*(−1) Substitute the upper limit
t=0 3/4*(0)(4/3)−3/5*(0)(5/3)=0 Substitute the lower limit
t=−1 3/4*(−1)(4/3)−3/5*(−1)(5/3) Simplify the powers of
−1 (−1)(4/3)=((−1)4)(1/3)=1(1/3)=1 and(−1)(5/3)=((−1)5)(1/3)=(−1)(1/3)=−1 Calculate the lower limit value:
3/4*(1)−3/5*(−1)=3/4+3/5 Find a common denominator to add the fractions:
15/20+12/20=27/20 Subtract the lower limit value from the upper limit value:
0−27/20=−27/20
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