Indefinite Integrals and Techniques

The video tutorial guides viewers through finding the indefinite integral of a rational function. It begins by introducing the problem and suggests completing the square in the denominator to simplify the expression. The tutorial then demonstrates algebraic manipulation and u-substitution to transform the integral into a form that resembles the derivative of the arctangent function. Finally, the solution is derived, and the process is concluded with a reverse substitution to express the result in terms of the original variable.

What is the initial function for which we need to find the indefinite integral?

• 1 over 5x squared minus 30x plus 65

• x squared minus 6x plus 13

• 1 over x squared plus 5x minus 30

• 5x squared minus 30x plus 65

What technique is suggested to simplify the denominator of the integral?

• Trigonometric substitution

• Integration by parts

• Partial fraction decomposition

• Completing the square

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CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

After factoring out a 5 from the denominator, what is the new expression inside the integral?

• 5x squared minus 30x plus 65

• x squared minus 3x plus 9

• x squared plus 5x minus 30

• x squared minus 6x plus 13

Tags

CCSS.HSA-REI.B.4B

What is the purpose of completing the square in the context of this problem?

• To factor the expression completely

• To simplify the numerator

• To make the denominator a perfect square

• To eliminate the constant term

What substitution is made to simplify the integral further?

• u = x plus 3 over 2

• u = x plus 6 over 2

• u = x minus 6 over 2

• u = x minus 3 over 2

What is the derivative of arctan(u) in terms of u?

• u over u squared plus 1

• 1 over u squared plus 1

• u over u squared minus 1

• 1 over u squared minus 1

What is the final expression for the indefinite integral after reverse substitution?

• 1/10 times arctan of (x minus 3 over 2) plus C

• 1/10 times arctan of (x plus 3 over 2) plus C

• 1/20 times arctan of (x minus 3 over 2) plus C

• 1/5 times arctan of (x minus 3 over 2) plus C

What constant is added to the final solution of the indefinite integral?

• F

• E

• C

• D

What is the purpose of the constant C in the indefinite integral?

• To eliminate the variable

• To account for the constant of integration

• To simplify the expression

• To balance the equation

What mathematical concept is primarily used in this problem to solve the integral?

• Sine derivative

• Cosine derivative

• Arctan derivative

• Exponential derivative