Math Problem Statement

Solve the integrals (b) ∫(x / e^(3x)) dx and (c) ∫(sin²x cos³x) dx.

Solution

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Problem (b)

The integral is: xe3xdx\int \frac{x}{e^{3x}} \, dx

Solution:

  1. Rewrite the integrand: xe3x=xe3x\frac{x}{e^{3x}} = x e^{-3x}

  2. Integration by parts: Use the formula: udv=uvvdu\int u \, dv = uv - \int v \, du Let:

    • u=xu = x (hence du=dxdu = dx),
    • dv=e3xdxdv = e^{-3x} dx (hence v=e3x3=13e3xv = \frac{e^{-3x}}{-3} = -\frac{1}{3} e^{-3x}).
  3. Substitute into the integration by parts formula: xe3xdx=uvvdu\int x e^{-3x} dx = u v - \int v \, du =(x13e3x)(13e3x)dx= \left( x \cdot -\frac{1}{3} e^{-3x} \right) - \int \left( -\frac{1}{3} e^{-3x} \right) dx =x3e3x+13e3xdx= -\frac{x}{3} e^{-3x} + \frac{1}{3} \int e^{-3x} dx

  4. Solve the remaining integral: e3xdx=e3x3=13e3x\int e^{-3x} dx = \frac{e^{-3x}}{-3} = -\frac{1}{3} e^{-3x}

  5. Combine the results: xe3xdx=x3e3x19e3x+C\int x e^{-3x} dx = -\frac{x}{3} e^{-3x} - \frac{1}{9} e^{-3x} + C

  6. Final answer: xe3xdx=x3e3x19e3x+C\boxed{\int \frac{x}{e^{3x}} dx = -\frac{x}{3} e^{-3x} - \frac{1}{9} e^{-3x} + C}


Problem (c)

The integral is: sin2xcos3xdx\int \sin^2 x \cos^3 x \, dx

Solution:

  1. Simplify the powers: Rewrite cos3x\cos^3 x as cos2xcosx\cos^2 x \cdot \cos x: sin2xcos3xdx=sin2xcos2xcosxdx\int \sin^2 x \cos^3 x \, dx = \int \sin^2 x \cos^2 x \cos x \, dx

  2. Use the Pythagorean identity: Replace cos2x\cos^2 x with 1sin2x1 - \sin^2 x: sin2xcos3xdx=sin2x(1sin2x)cosxdx\int \sin^2 x \cos^3 x \, dx = \int \sin^2 x (1 - \sin^2 x) \cos x \, dx

  3. Substitution: Let u=sinxu = \sin x, so du=cosxdxdu = \cos x \, dx.

    Substituting: sin2x(1sin2x)cosxdx=u2(1u2)du\int \sin^2 x (1 - \sin^2 x) \cos x \, dx = \int u^2 (1 - u^2) \, du

  4. Expand the integrand: u2(1u2)du=(u2u4)du=u2duu4du\int u^2 (1 - u^2) \, du = \int (u^2 - u^4) \, du = \int u^2 \, du - \int u^4 \, du

  5. Integrate term by term: u2du=u33,u4du=u55\int u^2 \, du = \frac{u^3}{3}, \quad \int u^4 \, du = \frac{u^5}{5}

    So: u2(1u2)du=u33u55+C\int u^2 (1 - u^2) \, du = \frac{u^3}{3} - \frac{u^5}{5} + C

  6. Back-substitute u=sinxu = \sin x: sin2xcos3xdx=sin3x3sin5x5+C\int \sin^2 x \cos^3 x \, dx = \frac{\sin^3 x}{3} - \frac{\sin^5 x}{5} + C

  7. Final answer: sin2xcos3xdx=sin3x3sin5x5+C\boxed{\int \sin^2 x \cos^3 x \, dx = \frac{\sin^3 x}{3} - \frac{\sin^5 x}{5} + C}


Would you like more details or clarifications? Here are 5 related questions:

  1. How does integration by parts work in other scenarios?
  2. What are common substitution methods for trigonometric integrals?
  3. How does the Pythagorean identity simplify trigonometric integrals?
  4. Can you solve integrals involving higher powers of sinx\sin x and cosx\cos x?
  5. What are other approaches to solving integrals of the form xeaxxe^{ax}?

Tip: Always look for substitutions or identities to simplify the integrand before starting complex integration techniques!

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration by Parts
Trigonometric Identities
Substitution Method

Formulas

Integration by parts: ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du
Pythagorean identity: sin²x + cos²x = 1

Theorems

Integration by Parts Theorem
Trigonometric Substitution Theorem

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12 and early university