Math Problem Statement

integral(-6sqrtx)/(1+x^3)

Solution

To solve the integral

6x1+x3dx\int \frac{-6\sqrt{x}}{1+x^3} \, dx

we will first try a substitution approach.

Step 1: Substitution

Let us try a substitution to simplify the square root term. Let:

u=x3/2sodu=32x1/2dxu = x^{3/2} \quad \text{so} \quad du = \frac{3}{2}x^{1/2}dx

Now we need to express the integral in terms of uu.

The original integral involves 6x=6x1/2-6\sqrt{x} = -6x^{1/2}, so we can rewrite the integral using this substitution.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

Integral formula: ∫ f(x) dx
Substitution: u = x^(3/2), du = (3/2)x^(1/2)dx

Theorems

Substitution Rule for Integrals

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Calculus