The integral\int(1/x^4 + 9x^2) dx converges by comparison to a convergent integral, and its value is 1/3
To determine whether the integral converges or diverges, we can use the limit comparison test with the integral:
Since for all x > 0, we have:
Thus, by the limit comparison test:
converges if and only if converges.
We can evaluate using the power rule of integration:
where C is the constant of integration. Evaluating this integral from 1 to infinity, we get:
∫(1/x^4) dx from 1 to infinity = lim as b → infinity
=>
=> 0 - (-1/3)
=> 1/3
Since the integral dx converges by comparison to a convergent integral, and its value is 1/3.
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Determine whether the integral converges or diverges; if it converges, evaluate. (If the quantity diverges, enter DIVERGES. Do not use the [infinity] symbol in your answer.) [infinity] dx x4 + 9x2 1