Math Problem Statement

Replace the letter A in the integral ∫ A(3x^5 - 2)^5 dx so that the integral evaluates to (1/6)(3x^5 - 2)^6 + C.

Solution

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Problem Analysis

We need to evaluate the integral A(3x52)5dx\int A \left(3x^5 - 2\right)^5 \, dx and find the value of AA so that the result of this integral equals 16(3x52)6+C.\frac{1}{6} \left(3x^5 - 2\right)^6 + C.

Solution Strategy

  1. Set up the integral: We are given an expression inside the integral, and we are told that after integration, it should yield a certain form. To determine AA, we can set up an equation based on the required result.

  2. Use the Chain Rule in Integration: The integral has a term (3x52)5(3x^5 - 2)^5. This suggests that a uu-substitution might work, where u=3x52u = 3x^5 - 2.

  3. Perform uu-substitution:

    • Let u=3x52u = 3x^5 - 2.
    • Then, dudx=15x4\frac{du}{dx} = 15x^4, so dx=du15x4dx = \frac{du}{15x^4}.
  4. Rewrite the Integral: Substitute uu and dxdx into the integral: A(3x52)5dx=Au5du15x4.\int A \left(3x^5 - 2\right)^5 \, dx = \int A u^5 \cdot \frac{du}{15x^4}. Since u=3x52u = 3x^5 - 2, the term x4x^4 will cancel out.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Integration
u-substitution
Chain Rule

Formulas

∫ u^n du = (u^(n+1))/(n+1) + C for n ≠ -1
u-substitution: if u = g(x), then du = g'(x) dx

Theorems

Chain Rule in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Grades 11-12