Math Problem Statement

Integrate x√(x + 6) dx and select the correct answer from the given options.

Solution

To solve the integral xx+6dx\int x \sqrt{x + 6} \, dx, we can use substitution to simplify it.

  1. Substitute u=x+6u = x + 6, so that du=dxdu = dx and x=u6x = u - 6.

    Now rewrite the integral in terms of uu: xx+6dx=(u6)udu\int x \sqrt{x + 6} \, dx = \int (u - 6) \sqrt{u} \, du

  2. Expand the Integral by distributing u\sqrt{u}: =(u6)u1/2du=(u3/26u1/2)du= \int (u - 6) u^{1/2} \, du = \int \left( u^{3/2} - 6u^{1/2} \right) du

  3. Integrate Each Term:

    • For u3/2du\int u^{3/2} \, du: u3/2du=25u5/2\int u^{3/2} \, du = \frac{2}{5} u^{5/2}
    • For 6u1/2du\int 6u^{1/2} \, du: 6u1/2du=623u3/2=4u3/2\int 6u^{1/2} \, du = 6 \cdot \frac{2}{3} u^{3/2} = 4 u^{3/2}

    Putting these results together: (u3/26u1/2)du=25u5/24u3/2+C\int \left( u^{3/2} - 6u^{1/2} \right) du = \frac{2}{5} u^{5/2} - 4 u^{3/2} + C

  4. Substitute back u=x+6u = x + 6: =25(x+6)5/24(x+6)3/2+C= \frac{2}{5} (x + 6)^{5/2} - 4 (x + 6)^{3/2} + C

  5. Compare with the Options: None of the options match exactly in terms of this simplified form. However, we can simplify further if needed to see if any options might represent equivalent expressions.

The correct answer appears closest to one of the options if the simplified form matches an equivalent representation.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution
Algebraic Manipulation

Formulas

∫x√(x + 6) dx

Theorems

Substitution method in integration

Suitable Grade Level

College Calculus