Math Problem Statement

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Evaluate the integral \( \int e^{4x - 2} \, dx \).

Solution

To evaluate the integral e4x2dx\int e^{4x - 2} \, dx, we can solve it step by step:

  1. First, observe that the integrand is an exponential function of the form eax+be^{ax + b}, where a=4a = 4 and b=2b = -2.

  2. To integrate this, we'll use substitution. Let: u=4x2u = 4x - 2 Then, the derivative of uu with respect to xx is: dudx=4ordx=du4\frac{du}{dx} = 4 \quad \text{or} \quad dx = \frac{du}{4}

  3. Now, substitute into the integral: e4x2dx=eudu4\int e^{4x - 2} \, dx = \int e^u \cdot \frac{du}{4}

  4. Simplify the integral: 14eudu\frac{1}{4} \int e^u \, du

  5. The integral of eue^u is just eue^u, so we get: 14eu+C\frac{1}{4} e^u + C

  6. Finally, substitute u=4x2u = 4x - 2 back into the expression: 14e4x2+C\frac{1}{4} e^{4x - 2} + C

Thus, the solution to the integral is: e4x2dx=14e4x2+C\int e^{4x - 2} \, dx = \frac{1}{4} e^{4x - 2} + C

Would you like more details or have any further questions?

Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How would you evaluate e5x+1dx\int e^{5x + 1} \, dx?
  2. What happens if the exponent in the integral eax+be^{ax + b} has a different base, like axa^x?
  3. Can you solve the integral xe4x2dx\int x e^{4x - 2} \, dx?
  4. What is the general formula for integrating functions of the form eax+be^{ax + b}?
  5. How do definite integrals differ from indefinite integrals?

Tip: When using substitution, always remember to change both the variable and the differential.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Exponential Functions
Integration
Substitution

Formulas

Integral of exponential functions: \( \int e^{ax + b} \, dx = \frac{1}{a} e^{ax + b} + C \)

Theorems

Substitution Rule in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12