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Question 1386: Antiderivative Value Retaining the Actual Constant

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  1. Original question and givens
  2. Definition and scope
  3. Step-by-step derivation
  4. Reverse checks
  5. Result
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R0001-01386 · q-20261007-advance-20261008-r06-antiderivative-0086

Original question and givens

On all R, f has ascending coefficients [-2, 11, 0, 3], starting with its constant term. Let F0 be its zero-constant primitive. Find F0(2)+(-2), retaining the actual additive constant. Give a reduced fraction with positive denominator, retaining /1 for integers.

  • G001 — On all R, f has ascending coefficients [-2, 11, 0, 3], starting with its constant term. Let F0 be its zero-constant primitive. Find F0(2)+(-2), retaining the actual additive constant. Give a reduced fraction with positive denominator, retaining /1 for integers.

Definition and scope

Use the original question domain, assumptions and cited MKO definitions. This item has second-context mathematical and bilingual review, with the model, answer and every arithmetic step independently recomputed from the original parameters; the source question remains a candidate.

Step-by-step derivation

S001 · implies

Before

domain=R; coefficient lists are in ascending powers

After

constant term first; rational pairs=[numerator,denominator]

Conditions: none

Fix coefficient order;do not read ascending coefficients as descending or swap numerator and denominator.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: polynomial_representation · Uses: G001

S002 · implies

Before

f coefficients ascending=[-2, 11, 0, 3]

After

seek F₀ with constant coefficient0 and F₀′=f

Conditions: none

Antiderivatives are not generally unique; this task additionally fixes the constant coefficient at0.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: canonical_primitive_domain · Uses: G001, S001

S003 · calculation

Before

primitive coefficient at degree1 := div(-2, 1)

After

primitive coefficient at degree1 = -2

Conditions: none

Since (x^(k+1))′=(k+1)x^k,divide the coefficient by the positive nonzero integer k+1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S002

S004 · calculation

Before

differentiate back coefficient0 := mul(-2, 1)

After

differentiate back coefficient0 = -2

Conditions: none

Differentiation multiplies back by k+1 and must recover the original coefficient.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S003

S005 · calculation

Before

primitive coefficient at degree2 := div(11, 2)

After

primitive coefficient at degree2 = 11/2

Conditions: none

Since (x^(k+1))′=(k+1)x^k,divide the coefficient by the positive nonzero integer k+1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S004

S006 · calculation

Before

differentiate back coefficient1 := mul(11/2, 2)

After

differentiate back coefficient1 = 11

Conditions: none

Differentiation multiplies back by k+1 and must recover the original coefficient.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S005

S007 · calculation

Before

primitive coefficient at degree3 := div(0, 3)

After

primitive coefficient at degree3 = 0

Conditions: none

Since (x^(k+1))′=(k+1)x^k,divide the coefficient by the positive nonzero integer k+1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S006

S008 · calculation

Before

differentiate back coefficient2 := mul(0, 3)

After

differentiate back coefficient2 = 0

Conditions: none

Differentiation multiplies back by k+1 and must recover the original coefficient.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S007

S009 · calculation

Before

primitive coefficient at degree4 := div(3, 4)

After

primitive coefficient at degree4 = 3/4

Conditions: none

Since (x^(k+1))′=(k+1)x^k,divide the coefficient by the positive nonzero integer k+1.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S008

S010 · calculation

Before

differentiate back coefficient3 := mul(3/4, 4)

After

differentiate back coefficient3 = 3

Conditions: none

Differentiation multiplies back by k+1 and must recover the original coefficient.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S009

S011 · implies

Before

[0, -2, 11/2, 0, 3/4]

After

all derivative coefficients agree with f

Conditions: none

Coefficient agreement proves the polynomial identity on all reals,not merely equality at a few points.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: global_polynomial_identity · Uses: G001, S010

S012 · calculation

Before

constant coefficient+C := sum(0, -2)

After

constant coefficient+C = -2

Conditions: none

Change only the constant coefficient;the derivative remains the same f.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S011

S013 · calculation

Before

F(x) multiply at degree4 := mul(0, 2)

After

F(x) multiply at degree4 = 0

Conditions: none

In Horner order, multiply by the same evaluation point first.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S012

S014 · calculation

Before

F(x) add coefficient4 := sum(0, 3/4)

After

F(x) add coefficient4 = 3/4

Conditions: none

Then add the exact rational coefficient for this degree.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S013

S015 · calculation

Before

F(x) multiply at degree3 := mul(3/4, 2)

After

F(x) multiply at degree3 = 3/2

Conditions: none

In Horner order, multiply by the same evaluation point first.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S014

S016 · calculation

Before

F(x) add coefficient3 := sum(3/2, 0)

After

F(x) add coefficient3 = 3/2

Conditions: none

Then add the exact rational coefficient for this degree.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S015

S017 · calculation

Before

F(x) multiply at degree2 := mul(3/2, 2)

After

F(x) multiply at degree2 = 3

Conditions: none

In Horner order, multiply by the same evaluation point first.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S016

S018 · calculation

Before

F(x) add coefficient2 := sum(3, 11/2)

After

F(x) add coefficient2 = 17/2

Conditions: none

Then add the exact rational coefficient for this degree.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S017

S019 · calculation

Before

F(x) multiply at degree1 := mul(17/2, 2)

After

F(x) multiply at degree1 = 17

Conditions: none

In Horner order, multiply by the same evaluation point first.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S018

S020 · calculation

Before

F(x) add coefficient1 := sum(17, -2)

After

F(x) add coefficient1 = 15

Conditions: none

Then add the exact rational coefficient for this degree.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S019

S021 · calculation

Before

F(x) multiply at degree0 := mul(15, 2)

After

F(x) multiply at degree0 = 30

Conditions: none

In Horner order, multiply by the same evaluation point first.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S020

S022 · calculation

Before

F(x) add coefficient0 := sum(30, -2)

After

F(x) add coefficient0 = 28

Conditions: none

Then add the exact rational coefficient for this degree.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: exact_rational_arithmetic · Uses: G001, S021

S023 · implies

Before

x=2; additive constant=-2

After

F(x)=28/1

Conditions: none

Use a reduced positive-denominator fraction,retaining /1 even for integers.

Step identifiers and dependencies

Rule: primitive_value_format · Uses: G001, S022

Reverse checks

  • S023 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S022 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) add coefficient0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S021 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) multiply at degree0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S020 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) add coefficient1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S019 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) multiply at degree1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S018 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) add coefficient2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S017 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) multiply at degree2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S016 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) add coefficient3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S015 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) multiply at degree3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S014 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) add coefficient4 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S013 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute F(x) multiply at degree4 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S012 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute constant coefficient+C with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S011 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S010 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute differentiate back coefficient3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S009 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute primitive coefficient at degree4 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S008 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute differentiate back coefficient2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S007 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute primitive coefficient at degree3 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S006 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute differentiate back coefficient1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S005 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute primitive coefficient at degree2 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S004 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute differentiate back coefficient0 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S003 · premise_and_result_audit — Recompute primitive coefficient at degree1 with exact rational arithmetic, not rounded decimals.
  • S002 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.
  • S001 · premise_and_result_audit — Check against the original data and this step's premises; a one-way implication is not an equivalence.

Result

28/1

The full substitutions and premise checks give the original answer; source identity,format and status are unchanged.

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Review date: 2026-10-26

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