Math Problem Statement

Determine whether the improper integral I = ∫[0,∞] (2e^x + 3x) / (3e^{2x} + 3x) dx is convergent or divergent using a comparison test with the given simpler integrals J, K, and L.

Solution

To solve this question, we analyze the improper integral I=02ex+3x3e2x+3xdxI = \int_{0}^\infty \frac{2e^{x} + 3x}{3e^{2x} + 3x} \, dx and compare it with the simpler integrals JJ, KK, and LL provided.

Step-by-Step Analysis:

  1. Simplify J=05ex3e2x+3xdxJ = \int_{0}^\infty \frac{5e^x}{3e^{2x} + 3x} \, dx:

    • For large xx, 3e2x3e^{2x} dominates 3x3x in the denominator, so the fraction 5ex3e2x+3x\frac{5e^x}{3e^{2x} + 3x} behaves like 5ex3e2x=53ex\frac{5e^x}{3e^{2x}} = \frac{5}{3e^x}, which decays to 00.
    • JJ converges because the terms decay quickly as xx \to \infty.
  2. Simplify L=05ex3xdxL = \int_{0}^\infty \frac{5e^x}{3x} \, dx:

    • For large xx, the term 5ex3x\frac{5e^x}{3x} grows very rapidly due to exe^x, leading to divergence. Therefore, L=L = \infty.
  3. Analyze II:

    • II involves a more complex numerator 2ex+3x2e^x + 3x and denominator 3e2x+3x3e^{2x} + 3x, but for large xx, the dominant term is 2ex3e2x=23ex\frac{2e^x}{3e^{2x}} = \frac{2}{3e^x}, which suggests convergence.
    • However, by the comparison test:
      • Since JIJ \leq I and LIL \geq I, and LL diverges (\infty), II also diverges.
  4. Validate with KK:

    • K=053exdxK = \int_{0}^\infty \frac{5}{3e^x} \, dx simplifies to 053exdx\int_{0}^\infty \frac{5}{3} e^{-x} \, dx, which converges because exe^{-x} decays rapidly as xx \to \infty.

Final Answer:

The correct statement is: IJL=, hence I is divergent.\mathbf{I \geq J \geq L = \infty, \text{ hence } I \text{ is divergent.}}


Any questions or areas you'd like clarified?

Here are five follow-up questions to expand on this explanation:

  1. How does the comparison test determine the convergence or divergence of improper integrals?
  2. Why does 0exdx\int_{0}^\infty e^{-x} \, dx converge, while 0exdx\int_{0}^\infty e^x \, dx diverges?
  3. Can you generalize the behavior of exponential terms ekxe^{kx} (for k>0k > 0) in integrals as xx \to \infty?
  4. What other convergence tests could be applied to this integral II, such as the limit comparison test or ratio test?
  5. How do small terms in the denominator (e.g., 3x3x compared to 3e2x3e^{2x}) affect the convergence/divergence of an integral?

Tip: When solving improper integrals, always analyze the dominant terms in both the numerator and denominator for large xx, as they dictate the integral's behavior.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Improper Integrals
Comparison Test
Convergence and Divergence of Integrals
Exponential Functions

Formulas

Comparison Test: If 0 ≤ f(x) ≤ g(x) and ∫g(x) dx converges, then ∫f(x) dx converges.
Exponential function properties: e^x grows faster than polynomial functions.

Theorems

Integral Comparison Test
Behavior of Exponential Functions at Infinity

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate