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master1425
Aug24-08, 12:06 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Find the antiderivative F of f that satisifies the given condition. Check by comparing the graphs of f and F.

f(x)=4-3(1+x^2)^-1
F(1)=0


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
So far what I attempted to do was this:

F(x)=4x -3tan^-1(x) + C
but was unsure from here on.

Defennder
Aug24-08, 12:59 PM
Just plug in the given value for F(1) = 0 and solve for C.

master1425
Aug24-08, 01:11 PM
Ok so my F(x) is correct?

That was probably the part I needed the most assurance with.

HallsofIvy
Aug24-08, 01:23 PM
1. The problem statement, all variables and given/known data
Find the antiderivative F of f that satisifies the given condition. Check by comparing the graphs of f and F.

f(x)=4-3(1+x^2)^-1
F(1)=0


2. Relevant equations



3. The attempt at a solution
So far what I attempted to do was this:

F(x)=4x -3tan^-1(x) + C
but was unsure from here on.
(4x)'= 4 and
(-3 arctan(x))'= -3/(x2+1)
so what is F' ?

F(1)= 4(1)- 3arctan(1)+ C= 0. C= ?