Integration of a fractional power: ![]()
We don't have a special rule for square roots, but if we convert to ![]()
we can use the Power rule for integrals.
First we use the Scalar Multiple rule for integrals to get
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Now convert to a power:
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Finally, we use the Power rule for integrals to get

Test Problem: Find I: ![]()
a) ![]()
b) ![]()
c) ![]()
d) ![]()
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