How do I find the integral of (k/x)^(1/2)?

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Homework Statement



Integral of (k/x)-1/2

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2(k/x)1/2

How do I find the integral of the inner function (k/x)?
 
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K is a constant, i presume. Put (1/x)^(-1/2) under the classical form x^a. Find a then apply the rules for integrating x^a you (probably) learned in class.