WAEC Further Mathematics 2021 Question 23

Question 23

Integration

Given that f′(x) = x3√x, find f(x).

  1. A.2x9/2/9 + c
  2. B.7x5/2/2 + c
  3. C.2x5/2/7 + c
  4. D.9x9/2/2 + c
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (2x9/2/9 + c)

Explanation

x³√x = x^(7/2), so f(x) = x^(9/2)/(9/2) + c = 2x^(9/2)/9 + c.