The problem asks us to evaluate the integral:
$\int e^{4x} \sqrt{1 + e^{2x}} \, dx$ using trigonometric substitution but leaving the answer without trig notation.

Step-by-Step Solution:

1. Simplify the term inside the square root:
   Observe that: $\sqrt{1 + e^{2x}}$ suggests a substitution involving hyperbolic or trigonometric functions. To simplify further, factor $e^x$ into the square root: $1 + e^{2x} = e^{2x} \left( \frac{1}{e^{2x}} + 1 \right) = e^{2x}(1 + e^{-2x}).$ Therefore: $\sqrt{1 + e^{2x}} = e^x \sqrt{1 + e^{-2x}}.$

2. Substitute into the integral:
   Replace $\sqrt{1 + e^{2x}}$ in the given integral: $\int e^{4x} \sqrt{1 + e^{2x}} \, dx = \int e^{4x} \cdot e^x \sqrt{1 + e^{-2x}} \, dx = \int e^{5x} \sqrt{1 + e^{-2x}} \, dx.$

3. Use substitution:
   Let $u = e^x$, which implies $du = e^x \, dx$ or $dx = \frac{du}{u}$.
   Also note that $e^{-x} = \frac{1}{u}$, so $1 + e^{-2x} = 1 + \frac{1}{u^2}$.

   Substituting these into the integral gives: $\int e^{5x} \sqrt{1 + e^{-2x}} \, dx = \int u^5 \sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{u^2}} \cdot \frac{du}{u}.$ Simplify: $\int u^5 \sqrt{1 + \frac{1}{u^2}} \cdot \frac{du}{u} = \int u^4 \sqrt{\frac{u^2 + 1}{u^2}} \, du.$

4. Simplify the square root term:
   Since: $\sqrt{\frac{u^2 + 1}{u^2}} = \sqrt{\frac{u^2 + 1}{u^2}} = \frac{\sqrt{u^2 + 1}}{u},$ the integral becomes: $\int u^4 \cdot \frac{\sqrt{u^2 + 1}}{u} \, du = \int u^3 \sqrt{u^2 + 1} \, du.$

5. Apply trigonometric substitution:
   Let $u = \sinh(t)$, which implies $du = \cosh(t) \, dt$ and $u^2 + 1 = \cosh^2(t)$.
   Substituting: $u^3 \sqrt{u^2 + 1} \, du = (\sinh^3(t)) \cdot (\cosh(t)) \cdot (\cosh(t)) \, dt = \sinh^3(t) \cosh^2(t) \, dt.$

6. Simplify and integrate:
   Expand $\sinh^3(t) = (\sinh(t)) (\sinh^2(t)) = \sinh(t)(\cosh^2(t) - 1)$. So: $\sinh^3(t) \cosh^2(t) = \sinh(t) \cosh^4(t) - \sinh(t) \cosh^2(t).$ The integral becomes: $\int \sinh(t) \cosh^4(t) \, dt - \int \sinh(t) \cosh^2(t) \, dt.$

   Use the fact that $\int \sinh(t) \cosh^n(t) \, dt$ can be solved via reduction formulas or direct substitution.

7. Back-substitute the result:
   After solving the integral, convert back from $t = \sinh^{-1}(u)$ to $u = e^x$ and leave the final answer without trigonometric notation.
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Related Questions:

1. What is trigonometric substitution, and how does it simplify integrals?
2. Can hyperbolic substitutions be used instead of trigonometric ones in integrals?
3. How do we determine when substitution methods are applicable?
4. Why is the answer requested without trigonometric notation in this case?
5. What are some common reduction formulas used for integrals involving powers of $\sinh$ and $\cosh$?

Tip:

When solving integrals involving $\sqrt{1 + e^{2x}}$, always check if factoring or substitution simplifies the square root early in the process.