Why is my answer incorrect for y when x = -1?

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In summary, the problem asks to find the value of y when x is -1, given that y' = 6x(x2+2)2 and y = 25 when x = 1. By integrating 6x(x2+2)2 and substituting in the given values, it is found that the value of y is -83 when x = -1. However, it is important to note that a constant of integration must be included in the integration step.
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Alexandra Fabiello
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Homework Statement



If y' = 6x(x2+2)2 and y = 25 when x = 1, what is the value of y when x = -1?

Homework Equations

N/A

3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]

∫6x(x2+2)2dx = 2x(x2+2)3

(12 + 3)3 + 2(1) + c = 25

1 + 2 = 3 and 2(1) = 2 and 33 = 27, so 27*2 + c = 25 so 54 + c = 25, therefore c = 25-54 = -29

Now substitute x = -1

(-1) squared is 1 and 2(-1) = -2, so 27*-2 = -54, so -54 - 29 = y = -83

WileyPlus tells me it's wrong.

What is wrong with this?
 
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Alexandra Fabiello said:

Homework Statement



If y' = 6x(x2+2)2 and y = 25 when x = 1, what is the value of y when x = -1?

Homework Equations

N/A

3. The Attempt at a Solution [/B]

∫6x(x2+2)2dx = 2x(x2+2)3
You need a constant of integration in that result.

Also, you made a mistake in your integration.

What is the derivative of y = 2x(x2+2)3 + C ?

(12 + 3)3 + 2(1) + c = 25

1 + 2 = 3 and 2(1) = 2 and 33 = 27, so 27*2 + c = 25 so 54 + c = 25, therefore c = 25-54 = -29

Now substitute x = -1

(-1) squared is 1 and 2(-1) = -2, so 27*-2 = -54, so -54 - 29 = y = -83

WileyPlus tells me it's wrong.

What is wrong with this?
 
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SammyS said:
You need a constant of integration in that result.

Also, you made a mistake in your integration.

What is the derivative of y = 2x(x2+2)3 + C ?

OH! *smacks self* Never mind...

And I just forgot to type in the + c; you'll see in my calculations that it appears there, sorry.

EDIT: Thanks, BTW, like a LOT!
 
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Thanks a lot, SammyS!
 

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