How Do You Integrate y=10/x^2 to Find Area Under the Curve?

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In summary, the equation y=10/x^2 represents a hyperbola with a vertical asymptote at x=0. To graph this equation, a table of values can be created and plotted on a graph with a vertical asymptote at x=0. The domain of the equation is all real numbers except for 0, and the range is all real numbers greater than 0. The x-intercept does not exist, and the y-intercept is (0, 10). The equation has two asymptotes: a vertical asymptote at x=0 and a horizontal asymptote at y=0.
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I have a question asking me to find the area under a curve, the curve is,

y=10/x^2

I know the process to find the area but I can't find how to integrate the fraction, some help would be appreciated,

thanks, dan
 
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Are you aware that [itex]\int x^n dx= \frac{1}{n+1}x^{n+1}+ C[/itex]?

Are you aware that [itex]\frac{1}{x^2}= x^{-2}[/itex]?
 

FAQ: How Do You Integrate y=10/x^2 to Find Area Under the Curve?

What is the equation y=10/x^2?

The equation y=10/x^2 represents a hyperbola with a vertical asymptote at x=0. The value of y increases as x approaches 0 from the positive and negative sides.

How do you graph the equation y=10/x^2?

To graph this equation, you can create a table of values by choosing different values for x and then calculating the corresponding values of y using the equation. Then, plot these points on a graph and connect them with a smooth curve. Remember to include the vertical asymptote at x=0.

What is the domain and range of the equation y=10/x^2?

The domain of this equation is all real numbers except for 0, since division by 0 is undefined. The range is all real numbers greater than 0, since the value of y is always positive.

How do you find the x- and y-intercepts of the equation y=10/x^2?

To find the x-intercept, set y=0 and solve for x. In this case, there is no x-intercept since the equation has a vertical asymptote at x=0. To find the y-intercept, set x=0 and solve for y. In this case, the y-intercept is (0, 10).

What are the asymptotes of the equation y=10/x^2?

The equation has two asymptotes: a vertical asymptote at x=0 and a horizontal asymptote at y=0. The graph of the equation approaches these asymptotes but never touches them.

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