Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral: ∫7x^2 * 4(12 + 4x^3)^(1/4) dx

Solution

The integral provided in the image is:

7x2412+4x34dx\int 7x^2 \cdot 4\sqrt[4]{12 + 4x^3} \, dx

Let's break it down to solve:

Step 1: Simplify the expression

The given integral involves a product of two functions: 7x27x^2 and 412+4x344\sqrt[4]{12 + 4x^3}. The term 12+4x34\sqrt[4]{12 + 4x^3} can be written as (12+4x3)1/4(12 + 4x^3)^{1/4}.

Thus, the integral becomes:

7x24(12+4x3)1/4dx\int 7x^2 \cdot 4 (12 + 4x^3)^{1/4} \, dx

Simplify the constant:

28x2(12+4x3)1/4dx28 \int x^2 (12 + 4x^3)^{1/4} \, dx

Step 2: Use substitution

Let u=12+4x3u = 12 + 4x^3. Then, du=12x2dxdu = 12x^2 \, dx, and x2dx=du12x^2 \, dx = \frac{du}{12}.

Substituting into the integral:

28(12+4x3)1/4du1228 \int (12 + 4x^3)^{1/4} \cdot \frac{du}{12}

This simplifies to:

2812u1/4du\frac{28}{12} \int u^{1/4} \, du

Simplifying the constant:

73u1/4du\frac{7}{3} \int u^{1/4} \, du

Step 3: Integrate

Now, integrate u1/4u^{1/4}:

73u5/45/4+C=7345u5/4+C=2815u5/4+C\frac{7}{3} \cdot \frac{u^{5/4}}{5/4} + C = \frac{7}{3} \cdot \frac{4}{5} u^{5/4} + C = \frac{28}{15} u^{5/4} + C

Step 4: Substitute uu back

Recall that u=12+4x3u = 12 + 4x^3. Substituting back:

2815(12+4x3)5/4+C\frac{28}{15} (12 + 4x^3)^{5/4} + C

Final Answer:

The correct answer is:

C2815(12+4x3)5/4+C\boxed{C \, \frac{28}{15} (12 + 4x^3)^{5/4} + C}

Do you want more details on any step or have any questions?

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Tip: Always simplify constants as much as possible before integrating to reduce computational complexity.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Method
Fractional Exponents

Formulas

Substitution: u = 12 + 4x^3, du = 12x^2 dx
Power Rule for Integration: ∫x^n dx = (x^(n+1))/(n+1) + C

Theorems

Power Rule for Integration
Substitution Method

Suitable Grade Level

College Level Calculus