Q. Evaluate ∫612x−5x−7dx. Write your answer in simplest form with all logs condensed into a single logarithm (if necessary).
Integrating Terms Separately: The integral of a constant 1 with respect to x is simply x. The integral of −(x−5)2 is −2 times the natural logarithm of the absolute value of (x−5). We will integrate each term separately.∫(x−5)(x−7)dx=∫1dx−2∫(x−5)1dx=x−2ln∣x−5∣+C
Evaluating Definite Integral: Now we need to evaluate the definite integral from 6 to 12. ∫612x−5x−7dx=[x−2ln∣x−5∣] from 6 to 12= [12−2ln∣12−5∣]−[6−2ln∣6−5∣]= 12−2ln(7)−6+2ln(1)
Simplifying Expression: We simplify the expression by performing the arithmetic operations and using the fact that ln(1)=0.12−2ln(7)−6+2ln(1)=6−2ln(7)
Final Answer: Now we can write the final answer in simplest form.The integral of x−5x−7 from 6 to 12 is 6−2ln(7).
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