Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral ∫ 6e^x cos(5x) dx

Solution

The problem asks you to evaluate the integral:

6excos(5x)dx\int 6e^x \cos(5x) \, dx

To solve this, we can use integration by parts or recognize this as a typical integral of the product of an exponential function and a trigonometric function. The general strategy here involves using the following identity:

eaxcos(bx)dx=eaxa2+b2(acos(bx)+bsin(bx))+C\int e^{ax} \cos(bx) \, dx = \frac{e^{ax}}{a^2 + b^2} \left(a \cos(bx) + b \sin(bx)\right) + C

For the given problem:

  • a=1a = 1 (since the exponent of exe^x is just xx, or 1x1x),
  • b=5b = 5 (the frequency of cosine is 5).

Applying the formula:

excos(5x)dx=ex12+52(1cos(5x)+5sin(5x))\int e^x \cos(5x) \, dx = \frac{e^x}{1^2 + 5^2} \left(1 \cdot \cos(5x) + 5 \cdot \sin(5x)\right)

=ex26(cos(5x)+5sin(5x))= \frac{e^x}{26} \left(\cos(5x) + 5 \sin(5x)\right)

Since the integral is for 6excos(5x)6e^x \cos(5x), multiply this by 6:

6excos(5x)dx=6ex26(cos(5x)+5sin(5x))\int 6e^x \cos(5x) \, dx = \frac{6e^x}{26} \left(\cos(5x) + 5 \sin(5x)\right)

Simplify the fraction:

=3ex13(cos(5x)+5sin(5x))+C= \frac{3e^x}{13} \left(\cos(5x) + 5 \sin(5x)\right) + C

None of the given answer choices exactly match this. However, looking closely at the choices, the closest option is A or B, depending on the exact representation of constants. In this case, the constant 61 might have been introduced from a different interpretation. I would advise double-checking how the constants are handled in your problem context.

Do you want further clarifications or any specific step explained in more detail?

Here are 5 related questions to expand your understanding:

  1. How does integration by parts work, and how can it apply here?
  2. What is the method for integrating functions of the form eaxcos(bx)e^{ax} \cos(bx)?
  3. How would you compute the integral if it involved a sine function instead of cosine?
  4. Why do we add the constant CC after integrating?
  5. How can you verify your integration result by differentiating it?

Tip: Whenever you encounter exponential and trigonometric products, consider using formulas or integration by parts to simplify the process.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Exponential Functions
Trigonometric Functions

Formulas

∫ e^(ax) cos(bx) dx = (e^(ax) / (a^2 + b^2)) (a cos(bx) + b sin(bx)) + C
Basic integration rules
Exponential and trigonometric product integration

Theorems

Integration by Parts
Exponential and Trigonometric Function Integration

Suitable Grade Level

University-level Calculus