Math Problem Statement

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Integrate \( \int \frac{e^u}{(1 - e^u)^2} \, du \)

Solution

The integral is:

eu(1eu)2du\int \frac{e^u}{(1 - e^u)^2} \, du

To solve this, we use substitution. Let v=1euv = 1 - e^u. Then eu=1ve^u = 1 - v, and dv=eududv = -e^u \, du.

Substituting into the integral:

  1. Rewrite the numerator eudu=dve^u \, du = -dv.
  2. Rewrite the denominator (1eu)2=v2(1 - e^u)^2 = v^2.

The integral becomes:

dvv2\int \frac{-dv}{v^2}

This simplifies to:

v2dv-\int v^{-2} \, dv

Now, integrate v2v^{-2}:

v2dv=(1v)=1v-\int v^{-2} \, dv = -\left( -\frac{1}{v} \right) = \frac{1}{v}

Substitute back v=1euv = 1 - e^u:

1v=11eu\frac{1}{v} = \frac{1}{1 - e^u}

So, the final result is:

11eu+C\frac{1}{1 - e^u} + C

where CC is the constant of integration.


Would you like further clarification or a detailed breakdown of any step? Here are some related questions for practice:

  1. How do you determine when substitution is the best approach for solving an integral?
  2. How would you solve eu1eudu\int \frac{e^u}{1 - e^u} \, du?
  3. What happens if the substitution doesn't simplify the integral sufficiently?
  4. Can this integral be solved using a different method, such as partial fractions?
  5. How would the solution change if the denominator were (1eu)n(1 - e^u)^n, where n2n \neq 2?

Tip: Always check if a substitution simplifies both the numerator and denominator—it often leads to an easier integral.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

\( \int x^n \, dx = \frac{x^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \)
\( dv = -e^u \, du \)

Theorems

Substitution Theorem in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

College Level Calculus