3️⃣ Result: Function \( f(x) + C \) ||| Result: Value \( f(b) - f(a) \)
4️⃣ Constant: Requires adding \( C \) ||| Constant: Does not require a constant
To integrate polynomial functions, we apply the power rule of integration.
The integral of \( 2x^3 + 5x^2 - x + 4 \) is \( 2 \cdot \frac{x^4}{4} + 5 \cdot \frac{x^3}{3} - \frac{x^2}{2} + 4x + C \), which simplifies to \(\frac{x^4}{2}\)