Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral: ∫ from 0 to 1 of x^3 [log(1/x)]^4 dx

Solution

The given integral is:

01x3(log(1x))4dx\int_0^1 x^3 \left( \log \left( \frac{1}{x} \right) \right)^4 \, dx

Steps to solve:

  1. Simplify the logarithmic term: log(1x)=log(x)\log \left( \frac{1}{x} \right) = -\log(x) Thus, the integral becomes: 01x3(log(x))4dx\int_0^1 x^3 \left( -\log(x) \right)^4 \, dx

    Since (log(x))4=log(x)4(- \log(x))^4 = \log(x)^4, we have: 01x3log(x)4dx\int_0^1 x^3 \log(x)^4 \, dx

  2. Substitute: Let u=log(x)u = \log(x), so du=1xdxdu = \frac{1}{x} dx and x=eux = e^u.

    • When x=0x = 0, u=u = -\infty
    • When x=1x = 1, u=0u = 0

    Also, x3=e3ux^3 = e^{3u}. Hence, the integral becomes: 0e3uu4du\int_{-\infty}^0 e^{3u} u^4 \, du

  3. Solving the integral: This integral can be solved using integration by parts or by using a known formula for integrals of the form eauundu\int e^{au} u^n \, du. The general result for such integrals is:

    eauundu=n!an+1\int e^{au} u^n \, du = \frac{n!}{a^{n+1}}

    In this case, a=3a = 3 and n=4n = 4. Applying the formula:

    0e3uu4du=4!35=24243=881\int_{-\infty}^0 e^{3u} u^4 \, du = \frac{4!}{3^5} = \frac{24}{243} = \frac{8}{81}

Thus, the value of the integral is:

881\boxed{\frac{8}{81}}

Would you like any further clarification on the steps or a deeper explanation? Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does the substitution u=log(x)u = \log(x) affect the bounds of integration?
  2. Can you generalize the result for 01xn(log(1/x))kdx\int_0^1 x^n (\log(1/x))^k \, dx?
  3. What role does integration by parts play in solving more complex integrals involving log(x)\log(x)?
  4. How does the factorial term arise in the integral of eauune^{au} u^n?
  5. Can this technique be extended to solve integrals involving higher powers of logarithmic functions?

Tip: When dealing with logarithmic terms in integrals, substitution is often a helpful first step to simplify the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Logarithmic Functions
Substitution Method

Formulas

∫ x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C
∫ e^(au) u^n du = (n!)/(a^(n+1))

Theorems

Integration by Substitution
Known formula for ∫ e^(au) u^n du

Suitable Grade Level

University-level calculus