Math Problem Statement

Find the indefinite integral: \( \int \sqrt{1 + 2x^2} \cdot (4x) \, dx \)

Solution

The problem is asking for the indefinite integral of the expression:

1+2x2(4x)dx\int \sqrt{1 + 2x^2} \cdot (4x) \, dx

To solve this, let's go through it step-by-step.

Step 1: Identify a Substitution

The expression inside the square root, 1+2x21 + 2x^2, suggests using a substitution that simplifies it. Let: u=1+2x2u = 1 + 2x^2

Then, differentiating with respect to xx: dudx=4xdx=du4x\frac{du}{dx} = 4x \quad \Rightarrow \quad dx = \frac{du}{4x}

Step 2: Substitute in the Integral

Rewrite the integral in terms of uu: u(4x)dx4x\int \sqrt{u} \cdot (4x) \cdot \frac{dx}{4x}

The 4x4x terms cancel out, so we have: udu\int \sqrt{u} \, du

Step 3: Integrate with Respect to uu

The integral now simplifies to: u1/2du\int u^{1/2} \, du

Using the power rule for integration, we get: u1/2du=u3/232=23u3/2+C\int u^{1/2} \, du = \frac{u^{3/2}}{\frac{3}{2}} = \frac{2}{3} u^{3/2} + C

Step 4: Substitute Back for uu

Recall that u=1+2x2u = 1 + 2x^2, so substitute back: 23(1+2x2)3/2+C\frac{2}{3} (1 + 2x^2)^{3/2} + C

Final Answer

The indefinite integral is: 1+2x2(4x)dx=23(1+2x2)3/2+C\int \sqrt{1 + 2x^2} \cdot (4x) \, dx = \frac{2}{3} (1 + 2x^2)^{3/2} + C

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Here are some related questions you may find interesting:

  1. How does the power rule for integration work?
  2. How do we choose a substitution in integrals?
  3. What are some other common integral techniques?
  4. How does the square root affect integration?
  5. Why do we add a constant CC after integrating?

Tip: For integrals involving square roots, look for substitutions that can simplify the expression inside the root!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution method
Indefinite integral

Formulas

\( \int u^{n} \, du = \frac{u^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \)

Theorems

Power rule for integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12