Antiderivatives question

In summary, the conversation discusses three integration problems and the use of antiderivatives to find the solutions. The first problem involves the substitution u=4x+1 and results in the answer tan(4x+1)/4 + c. The second problem involves the substitution u=sin(pi theta) and the third problem involves the substitution u=1+e^x. The correct answer for the second problem is ∫ √(sin(πθ)) cos(πθ) dθ.
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Homework Statement


1.∫sec^2 (4x+1)dx

2.∫ root(sin pi theta) cos(pi theta) d(theta)

3.∫ e^x dx /(1+e^x)

Homework Equations


1.u=4x+1
2. u= sin(pi theta)
3. u= 1+e^x
antiderivatives to find the answers..

The Attempt at a Solution


For #1, tan^4(4x+1)/4 +c..is the answer..but I don't get why tan should be ^4??
I took the deriv. of the u and replace dx with the stuff that only contains du..not dx...
And then,,I sometimes have problems solving some questions..
Please help!
 
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Hi SAT2400! :smile:

(have a pi: π and a theta: θ and a square-root: √ and try using the X2 tag just above the Reply box :wink:)
SAT2400 said:
1.∫sec^2 (4x+1)dx

For #1, tan^4(4x+1)/4 +c..is the answer..but I don't get why tan should be ^4??

It's a typo :rolleyes:. tan(4x+1)/4 +c..is the correct answer!
2.∫ root(sin pi theta) cos(pi theta) d(theta)

3.∫ e^x dx /(1+e^x)

2. u= sin(pi theta)
3. u= 1+e^x
antiderivatives to find the answers..

(You mean ∫ √(sin(πθ)) cos(πθ) dθ ?)

Those substitutions should be ok (or you could just use u = ex, with the same result) …

what did you get? :smile:
 

What is an antiderivative?

An antiderivative is the reverse operation of differentiation. It is a function that, when differentiated, gives the original function back.

How is an antiderivative different from an integral?

An antiderivative is a specific function that satisfies the original function's derivative, while an integral is a general expression that represents the area under the curve of the original function.

What are the methods for finding antiderivatives?

The three main methods for finding antiderivatives are the power rule, the substitution method, and integration by parts.

Can all functions have antiderivatives?

Not all functions have antiderivatives that can be expressed with elementary functions. Some functions, such as ex and sin(x2), have antiderivatives that cannot be expressed in terms of standard mathematical functions.

What is the significance of antiderivatives in science?

Antiderivatives are used in science to find the original function from its derivative, which is often important in understanding physical phenomena and making predictions. They are also used in calculus, which is a fundamental tool in many scientific disciplines.

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