Math Problem Statement

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Evaluate the indefinite integral ∫ e^x / (7e^x + 6) dx.

Solution

The integral given in the image is:

ex7ex+6dx\int \frac{e^x}{7e^x + 6} \, dx

To solve this, we will use the substitution method.

  1. Substitution: Let u=7ex+6u = 7e^x + 6. Then, the derivative of uu with respect to xx is: dudx=7ex\frac{du}{dx} = 7e^x So, du=7exdxdu = 7e^x dx, or du7=exdx\frac{du}{7} = e^x dx.

  2. Rewriting the integral: The integral becomes: ex7ex+6dx=17duu\int \frac{e^x}{7e^x + 6} dx = \frac{1}{7} \int \frac{du}{u}

  3. Solving the integral: The integral of 1u\frac{1}{u} is lnu\ln |u|, so: 17lnu+C\frac{1}{7} \ln |u| + C

  4. Substitute uu back: 17ln7ex+6+C\frac{1}{7} \ln |7e^x + 6| + C

Thus, the solution is:

17ln(7ex+6)+C\frac{1}{7} \ln(7e^x + 6) + C

The correct answer is option E.

Would you like more details or further clarifications? Here are some related questions:

  1. What is the substitution rule in integration?
  2. How do you integrate functions involving exponentials?
  3. What is the difference between indefinite and definite integrals?
  4. How can you check your answer to an indefinite integral?
  5. What are common mistakes when using substitution?

Tip: Always check if the function inside the logarithm requires absolute value bars for cases where the argument can be negative.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

∫ 1/u du = ln|u| + C
Substitution: u = 7e^x + 6, du = 7e^x dx

Theorems

Substitution Rule in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Pre-Calculus/Calculus)