Textbook Question
Roots (Zeros)
Show that the functions in Exercises 19–26 have exactly one zero in the given interval.
r(θ) = 2θ − cos²θ + √2, (−∞, ∞)
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4. Applications of Derivatives
Differentials
2:45 minutesProblem 31a
Textbook Question
Finding Functions from Derivatives
In Exercises 31–36, find all possible functions with the given derivative.
a. y′ = x
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To find the original function from its derivative, we need to perform integration. The given derivative is \( y' = x \).
Integrate the derivative \( y' = x \) with respect to \( x \). This means we need to find \( \int x \, dx \).
The integral of \( x \) with respect to \( x \) is \( \frac{x^2}{2} \). This is because the power rule for integration states that \( \int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \), where \( C \) is the constant of integration.
After integrating, we have \( y = \frac{x^2}{2} + C \), where \( C \) is an arbitrary constant. This represents the family of functions whose derivative is \( x \).
The constant \( C \) can be any real number, which means there are infinitely many functions that satisfy the given derivative, each differing by a constant.
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Antiderivatives
An antiderivative of a function is another function whose derivative is the original function. To find a function from its derivative, you need to determine its antiderivative. For example, if y' = x, the antiderivative of x is (1/2)x^2 plus a constant C, representing all possible functions with the given derivative.
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Integration
Integration is the process of finding the antiderivative of a function. It involves calculating the integral of the function, which can be indefinite or definite. In this context, finding the indefinite integral of y' = x will yield the general form of the function y = (1/2)x^2 + C, where C is an arbitrary constant.
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Constant of Integration
The constant of integration, denoted as C, arises when computing indefinite integrals. It represents an infinite number of possible functions that differ by a constant. When finding functions from derivatives, this constant accounts for all vertical shifts of the antiderivative, ensuring the solution encompasses all possible functions with the given derivative.
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