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MATH 01130 · Calculus I

MATH 01130 · Integrals (intro)

Antiderivatives

Definition

An antiderivative of f is a function F with F′=f. Indefinite integral ∫f(x) dx = F(x)+C. Families differ by a constant.

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Reverse the derivative rules: power rule becomes ∫xⁿ dx = xⁿ⁺¹/(n+1)+C (n≠−1).

Check by differentiating your answer.

Initial conditions pin down C: F(x₀)=y₀.

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  1. 1.Find all antiderivatives of 3x²+cos x.