Improper Integral Help: Solving \int\frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x-1}}

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The integral \(\int\frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x-1}}dx\) with limits from 0 to 1 is improper due to the function being undefined at \(x=1\). The correct approach involves evaluating the limit \(\lim_{b \to 1^-} \int_0^b \frac{dx}{\sqrt[3]{x-1}}\). The antiderivative is \(\frac{3}{2}(x-1)^{2/3}\), but the constant of integration is not needed for definite integrals. The evaluation of this limit is crucial for determining the convergence of the integral.

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Homework Statement



Solve the integral [tex]\int[/tex][tex]\frac{1}{\sqrt[3]{x-1}}[/tex]. Upper limit of integration is 1 while lower limit is 0.

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The Attempt at a Solution



The only thing that I'm sure about is that the antiderivative of the integral is [tex]\frac{3}{2}[/tex](x-1)^(2/3) + C. I know that i need to take the limit of the integral, but I am not sure what the limit should be approaching. 1 Maybe? Since f(x) DNE there. Since I'm stuck on that, I'm kinda stuck on everything else besides the antiderivative.

Any help would be great! Thanks.
 
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This is what you want:
[tex]\lim_{b \to 1^-} \int_0^b \frac{dx}{\sqrt[3]{x-1}}[/tex]

For a definite integral you don't need the constant of integration.
 

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