Indefinite Integral

FIRST FUNDAMENTAL THEOREM OF CALCULUS

  • Definition: The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus relates the concept of an antiderivative with the concept of definite integrals.
  • Statement: If f is a continuous function on the interval [a, b], and F is an antiderivative of f on [a, b], then
    $$ \int_{a}^{b} f(x) ,dx = F(b) - F(a) $$
  • It provides a method to evaluate definite integrals by finding antiderivatives.
  • The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus establishes a connection between differentiation and integration.
  • It enables us to evaluate integrals using techniques of differentiation.

Example 1:

Let f(x) = 3x^2 - 6x. Find the value of ∫[1, 3] f(x) dx using the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus. Solution:

  • Step 1: Find an antiderivative of f(x).
    • By using the power rule of differentiation, an antiderivative of f(x) is F(x) = x^3 - 3x^2 + C.
  • Step 2: Evaluate F(3) and F(1).
    • F(3) = 3^3 - 3(3)^2 + C = 27 - 27 + C = C
    • F(1) = 1^3 - 3(1)^2 + C = 1 - 3 + C = C - 2
  • Step 3: Compute the definite integral using the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus.
    • ∫[1, 3] f(x) dx = F(3) - F(1) = C - (C - 2) = 2

Example 2:

Evaluate the definite integral ∫[-1, 1] (x^2 + 4x - 6) dx. Solution:

  • Step 1: Find an antiderivative of the integrand.
    • An antiderivative of f(x) = x^2 + 4x - 6 is F(x) = (1/3)x^3 + 2x^2 - 6x + C.
  • Step 2: Evaluate F(1) and F(-1).
    • F(1) = (1/3)(1)^3 + 2(1)^2 - 6(1) + C = (1/3) + 2 - 6 + C = C - (50/3)
    • F(-1) = (1/3)(-1)^3 + 2(-1)^2 - 6(-1) + C = -(1/3) + 2 + 6 + C = C + (19/3)
  • Step 3: Compute the definite integral.
    • ∫[-1, 1] (x^2 + 4x - 6) dx = F(1) - F(-1) = (C - (50/3)) - (C + (19/3)) = -69/3

Advantages of the First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus:

  • It provides a simple method to evaluate definite integrals.
  • It relates differentiation and integration, connecting two important concepts in calculus.
  • It can be used to find functions when only information about their derivatives is given.
  • It allows for the calculation of areas between curves using definite integrals.

Summary:

  • The First Fundamental Theorem of Calculus relates the concept of antiderivatives with definite integrals.
  • It states that if f is continuous on [a, b] and F is an antiderivative of f on [a, b], then ∫[a, b] f(x) dx = F(b) - F(a).
  • This theorem enables us to evaluate definite integrals using techniques of differentiation.
  • It is a fundamental result that connects differentiation and integration, and has various applications in calculus.

Integrals of Elementary Functions

  • Many elementary functions have well-known antiderivatives that can be found using techniques of integration.
  • Some common integrals include:
    • ∫ x^n dx = (1/(n+1))x^(n+1) + C, where n ≠ -1
    • ∫ e^x dx = e^x + C
    • ∫ sin(x) dx = -cos(x) + C
    • ∫ cos(x) dx = sin(x) + C
    • ∫ sec^2(x) dx = tan(x) + C
    • ∫ sec(x)tan(x) dx = sec(x) + C
    • ∫ 1/(x^2 + a^2) dx = (1/a) arctan(x/a) + C

Example:

Evaluate the integral ∫ x^3 + 2x^2 - 6x + 1 dx. Solution:

  • Using the power rule of integration, we have:
    • ∫ x^3 + 2x^2 - 6x + 1 dx = (1/4)x^4 + (2/3)x^3 - (3/2)x^2 + x + C

Integration by Parts

  • Integration by parts is a technique used to evaluate integrals of products of functions.
  • It is based on the product rule of differentiation.
  • The formula for integration by parts is given by:
    • ∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du
  • This formula allows us to relate the integral of a product to the integral of the derivative of one of the functions.

Example:

Evaluate the integral ∫ x sin(x) dx. Solution:

  • Let u = x and dv = sin(x) dx.
  • Then du = dx and v = -cos(x).
  • Applying the formula for integration by parts, we have:
    • ∫ x sin(x) dx = -x cos(x) - ∫ (-cos(x)) dx = -x cos(x) + sin(x) + C

Trigonometric Substitution

  • Trigonometric substitution is a technique used to evaluate integrals involving radical expressions and trigonometric functions.
  • It involves making a substitution using trigonometric identities to simplify the integral.
  • There are three common trigonometric substitutions:
    • For integrals involving √(a^2 - x^2), we use x = a sinθ.
    • For integrals involving √(a^2 + x^2), we use x = a tanθ.
    • For integrals involving √(x^2 - a^2), we use x = a secθ.

Example:

Evaluate the integral ∫ (4x^2 + 1) / √(x^2 + 9) dx. Solution:

  • Let x = 3 tanθ.
  • Then dx = 3 sec^2θ dθ.
  • Substituting into the integral and simplifying, we have:
    • ∫ (4(3 tanθ)^2 + 1) / √((3 tanθ)^2 + 9) (3 sec^2θ) dθ
    • = ∫ (36 tan^2θ + 1) / √(9 tan^2θ + 9) sec^2θ dθ

Partial Fraction Decomposition

  • Partial fraction decomposition is a technique used to simplify and evaluate integrals that involve rational functions.
  • It involves breaking down a rational function into simpler fractions to make integration easier.
  • The basic idea is to write the rational function as a sum of simpler fractions with denominators that are powers of linear factors or irreducible quadratic factors.
  • This allows us to use known integral formulas to evaluate the integral.

Example:

Evaluate the integral ∫ (3x^2 - 5) / (x^3 + x^2 - 2x) dx. Solution:

  • First, we factor the denominator: x^3 + x^2 - 2x = x(x - 1)(x + 2).
  • Next, we express the rational function as a sum of partial fractions:
    • (3x^2 - 5) / (x^3 + x^2 - 2x) = A/x + B/(x - 1) + C/(x + 2).
  • Now, we find the values of A, B, and C by equating numerators:
    • 3x^2 - 5 = A(x - 1)(x + 2) + Bx(x + 2) + Cx(x - 1).