Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral: ∫ from 0 to 2 of 7x^3 √(x^2 + 4) dx

Solution

The integral given in the image is:

027x3x2+4dx\int_0^2 7x^3 \sqrt{x^2 + 4} \, dx

Let's solve this step by step.

Step 1: Substitution

Let’s use the substitution method to simplify the square root term. Set: u=x2+4u = x^2 + 4 Then, the differential of uu with respect to xx is: du=2xdxdu2=xdxdu = 2x \, dx \quad \Rightarrow \quad \frac{du}{2} = x \, dx

We need to change the limits of integration as well:

  • When x=0x = 0, u=02+4=4u = 0^2 + 4 = 4,
  • When x=2x = 2, u=22+4=8u = 2^2 + 4 = 8.

Now we can rewrite the integral. First, express x3x^3 in terms of uu: [ x^2 = u - 4 \quad \Rightarrow \quad x^3 = x(u-4)^{3/2} \quad }

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Method
Square Root Simplification

Formulas

∫ 7x^3 √(x^2 + 4) dx
Substitution: u = x^2 + 4
du = 2x dx

Theorems

Substitution Method in Definite Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

College-level Calculus