Math Problem Statement

Using the substitution u^3 = x, or otherwise, find the integral: ∫(1 / (4x + 5x^3)) dx, where x > 0.

Solution

The given integral is:

I=14x+5x3dx,x>0I = \int \frac{1}{4x + 5x^3} \, dx, \quad x > 0

Using the given substitution:

u3=xu^3 = x

Differentiating both sides:

3u2du=dx3u^2 du = dx

Now, substituting x=u3x = u^3 and dx=3u2dudx = 3u^2 du, the denominator transforms as follows:

4x+5x3=4u3+5(u3)3=4u3+5u94x + 5x^3 = 4u^3 + 5(u^3)^3 = 4u^3 + 5u^9

Thus, the integral becomes:

I=3u2du4u3+5u9I = \int \frac{3u^2 du}{4u^3 + 5u^9}

Now, let's simplify further:

I=3u2duu3(4+5u6)I = \int \frac{3u^2 du}{u^3(4 + 5u^6)}

=3duu(4+5u6)= \int \frac{3 du}{u(4 + 5u^6)}

Now, using another substitution:

v=4+5u6,dv=30u5duv = 4 + 5u^6, \quad dv = 30u^5 du

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integral Calculus
Substitution Method
Simplification of Algebraic Expressions

Formulas

Substitution: u^3 = x, hence dx = 3u^2 du
Transformed denominator: 4x + 5x^3 = 4u^3 + 5u^9

Theorems

Substitution Rule for Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 (Advanced Calculus)