Power rule for integration

Gives the antiderivative of a power of x by raising the exponent by one and dividing by the new exponent. It is used for integrating polynomials and other power functions, except when the exponent is -1.

\int x^{n}\,dx=\frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1}+C,\quad n\neq -1

What the symbols mean

the variable of integration
a real constant exponent, not equal to -1
the constant of integration

About this formula

  • FieldMathematics
  • TopicIntegral calculus
  • LevelHigh school
  • Also calledantiderivative of a power, integration power rule, integral of power function, reverse power rule, integrate x to the n

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