What is int (x+7)dx?

1 Answer
Jan 28, 2017

intx+7dx=x^2/2+7x+C

Explanation:

The Fundamental Theorem of Calculus states

intf(x)dx=F(x)+C where F'(x)=f(x)

Since (x^2/2)'=x by the power rule intxdx=x^2/2

and since intcdx=cintdx then int7dx=7intdx=7x

And since the integral of a sum is the sum of integrals

intx+7dx=x^2/2+7x+C