The equation of a curve is such that \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{4}{(x-3)^3}\) for \(x > 3\). The curve passes through the point (4, 5).
Find the equation of the curve.
Solution
To find the equation of the curve, we need to integrate \(\frac{dy}{dx} = \frac{4}{(x-3)^3}\).
Integrate: \(y = \int \frac{4}{(x-3)^3} \, dx\).
Let \(u = x-3\), then \(du = dx\).
\(y = \int \frac{4}{u^3} \, du = 4 \int u^{-3} \, du\).
Integrating, we get \(y = 4 \left( \frac{u^{-2}}{-2} \right) + c = \frac{-2}{u^2} + c\).
Substitute back \(u = x-3\): \(y = \frac{-2}{(x-3)^2} + c\).
Use the point (4, 5) to find \(c\):
\(5 = \frac{-2}{(4-3)^2} + c\).
\(5 = -2 + c\).
\(c = 7\).
Thus, the equation of the curve is \(y = \frac{-2}{(x-3)^2} + 7\).
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