Find ##f(x)## in the problem involving integration

In summary, integration is a mathematical process used in scientific research to model and analyze continuous processes. The limits of integration are determined from the given problem and represent the start and end points of the accumulated quantity. There is a difference between definite and indefinite integration, with definite integration giving a specific numerical answer and indefinite integration giving a function that represents a family of possible solutions. Common techniques for solving integration problems include basic integration rules and more advanced techniques, and it is important to double check solutions for accuracy.
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Q. 3(b).

This is a textbook problem; unless i am missing something ...the textbook solution is wrong!

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Mythoughts;

##f(x)=2\cos 3x-3\sin 3x## ...by using the product rule on ##\dfrac{d}{dx} (e^{2x} \cos 3x)##.
 

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Your solution seems fine.
 
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Please get in the habit of posting full problem statements without expressing them exclusively with pictures.
 
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nuuskur said:
Please get in the habit of posting full problem statements without expressing them exclusively with pictures.
Noted.
 
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FAQ: Find ##f(x)## in the problem involving integration

What is the purpose of finding ##f(x)## in an integration problem?

The purpose of finding ##f(x)## in an integration problem is to determine the original function from its derivative. Integration is the reverse process of differentiation, and finding ##f(x)## allows us to solve for the function that was differentiated to obtain the given derivative.

How do you find ##f(x)## in an integration problem?

To find ##f(x)## in an integration problem, we use the fundamental theorem of calculus. This theorem states that if ##f(x)## is continuous on an interval [a,b] and ##F(x)## is the antiderivative of ##f(x)##, then the definite integral of ##f(x)## from a to b is equal to ##F(b) - F(a)##. Therefore, to find ##f(x)##, we first find the antiderivative of the given function and then evaluate it at the given limits.

Can you explain the process of finding ##f(x)## in an integration problem with an example?

Sure, let's say we are given the derivative ##f'(x) = 2x## and we need to find ##f(x)##. We know that the antiderivative of ##2x## is ##x^2 + C##, where C is a constant. So, ##f(x) = x^2 + C##. To find the value of C, we can use the given information that ##f'(x) = 2x##. When we take the derivative of ##x^2 + C##, the constant C disappears, and we are left with ##2x##, which is the given derivative. Therefore, ##f(x) = x^2 + C = x^2##, and we have found ##f(x)##.

Are there any shortcuts or tricks to finding ##f(x)## in an integration problem?

Yes, there are some common integration formulas or rules that can be used to find the antiderivative and, therefore, ##f(x)##, more quickly. Some examples include the power rule, the constant multiple rule, and the sum and difference rules. Additionally, there are some integration techniques, such as substitution and integration by parts, that can be used for more complex functions.

Is it always possible to find ##f(x)## in an integration problem?

No, it is not always possible to find ##f(x)## in an integration problem. Some functions do not have an elementary antiderivative, meaning they cannot be expressed in terms of basic functions such as polynomials, exponential functions, and trigonometric functions. In these cases, we can still find an approximation of the function using numerical methods, but we cannot find the exact function.

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