Math Problem Statement

Evaluate the integral \( \int x (x^2 + 3)^5 \, dx \).

Solution

The problem in the image is to integrate the following expression:

x(x2+3)5dx\int x (x^2 + 3)^5 \, dx

Let's solve this step-by-step.

Step 1: Use Substitution

Let: u=x2+3u = x^2 + 3

Then, the derivative of uu with respect to xx is: dudx=2xdu=2xdxdu2=xdx\frac{du}{dx} = 2x \Rightarrow du = 2x \, dx \Rightarrow \frac{du}{2} = x \, dx

Step 2: Substitute in Terms of uu

Now, rewrite the integral in terms of uu: x(x2+3)5dx=(x2+3)5xdx=u5du2\int x (x^2 + 3)^5 \, dx = \int (x^2 + 3)^5 \cdot x \, dx = \int u^5 \cdot \frac{du}{2}

This simplifies to: 12u5du\frac{1}{2} \int u^5 \, du

Step 3: Integrate with Respect to uu

Now, integrate u5u^5 with respect to uu: 12u5du=12u66=u612\frac{1}{2} \int u^5 \, du = \frac{1}{2} \cdot \frac{u^6}{6} = \frac{u^6}{12}

Step 4: Substitute Back in Terms of xx

Now, replace uu with x2+3x^2 + 3: u612=(x2+3)612\frac{u^6}{12} = \frac{(x^2 + 3)^6}{12}

Final Answer

So, the integral is: x(x2+3)5dx=(x2+3)612+C\int x (x^2 + 3)^5 \, dx = \frac{(x^2 + 3)^6}{12} + C where CC is the constant of integration.


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Related Questions:

  1. What is the substitution method in integration?
  2. How does substitution simplify complex integrals?
  3. What are common integration techniques besides substitution?
  4. Why is it necessary to include the constant of integration?
  5. Can substitution be used for definite integrals as well?

Tip: When using substitution, always express dxdx in terms of dudu to simplify the integral correctly.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

Substitution: Let \( u = g(x) \), then \( du = g'(x) \, dx \)
Power rule for integration: \( \int u^n \, du = \frac{u^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \)

Theorems

Substitution Method in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

College level