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The integral of e^(5x) is correctly calculated as (1/5)e^(5x) + C, where C is the constant of integration. It's important to remember to include the constant when presenting the result of an indefinite integral. Additionally, verifying the solution can be done by taking the derivative of the result to see if it matches the original integrand. The discussion also emphasizes the need to specify the variable of integration, as it may not always be "dx." Proper notation and understanding of integration rules are crucial for accurate mathematical communication.
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Here's the problem:
\int e^{(5x)}

This is what I got (Correct me if I am wrong.):
\frac{1}{5}e^{(5x)}

Or is it just the same:
e^{(5x)}
 
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jzq said:
Here's the problem:
\int e^{(5x)}

This is what I got (Correct me if I am wrong.):
\frac{1}{5}e^{(5x)}

Or is it just the same:
e^{(5x)}

You are sort of right. I think you mean

\int e^{(5x)}dx = \frac{1}{5}e^{(5x)} + c
 
Yes, I forgot to add the constant, but that's what I meant.
So I am correct then?
 
Yeah. In general, if you want to check yourself, just take the derivative of what you just integrated. If you get back the integrand, then you know you solved it correctly.
 
jzq said:
Here's the problem:
\int e^{(5x)}

This is what I got (Correct me if I am wrong.):
\frac{1}{5}e^{(5x)}

Or is it just the same:
e^{(5x)}

Linearity of primitive functions:

<br /> \int f(x)\ dx = F(x)\ +\ C \Rightarrow \int f(ax)\ dx = \frac{1}{a} F(ax)\ +\ C,\ a \in \mathbb{R}\ \backslash \ \{0\}<br />
 
Thanks guys!
 
jzq said:
Yes, I forgot to add the constant, but that's what I meant.
So I am correct then?

You also forgot to include the variable of integration for your integral. You need to know what the integration variable is. It will not always be dx, so you should be careful with it.
 
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