Math Problem Statement

 6x3(15x4)3\int-\text{ }\frac{6x^3}{\left(1-5x^4\right)^3}

Solution

We can solve the integral:

I=6x3(15x4)3dxI = \int -\frac{6x^3}{\left(1-5x^4\right)^3} \, dx

To proceed, we'll perform a substitution to simplify the expression.

Step 1: Substitution

Let: u=15x4u = 1 - 5x^4

Then, differentiate uu with respect to xx: du=20x3dxordx=du20x3du = -20x^3 \, dx \quad \text{or} \quad dx = \frac{du}{-20x^3}

Step 2: Substituting in the integral

Now substitute in the integral:

I=6x3u3du20x3I = \int -\frac{6x^3}{u^3} \cdot \frac{du}{-20x^3}

The x3x^3 terms cancel out, and the constants simplify:

I=6201u3duI = \int \frac{6}{20} \cdot \frac{1}{u^3} \, du

Simplify the constants:

I=310u3duI = \frac{3}{10} \int u^{-3} \, du

Step 3: Integrating

The integral of u3u^{-3} is:

u3du=u22=12u2\int u^{-3} \, du = \frac{u^{-2}}{-2} = -\frac{1}{2u^2}

Thus, the integral becomes:

I=310(12u2)I = \frac{3}{10} \cdot \left(-\frac{1}{2u^2}\right)

Simplifying:

I=320u2I = -\frac{3}{20u^2}

Step 4: Substitute u=15x4u = 1 - 5x^4 back in:

Now, substitute u=15x4u = 1 - 5x^4 back into the result:

I=320(15x4)2+CI = -\frac{3}{20(1 - 5x^4)^2} + C

Thus, the final answer is:

I=320(15x4)2+CI = -\frac{3}{20(1 - 5x^4)^2} + C

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  1. How do you perform integration by parts?
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  3. What are some common techniques for solving rational functions?
  4. How can you recognize when to use trigonometric substitution?
  5. What are some strategies for solving integrals involving powers of trigonometric functions?

Tip: When integrating complex fractions, substitution can often turn a difficult integral into something more manageable by simplifying the expression.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Calculus
Integration
Substitution Method

Formulas

∫ u^n du = \frac{u^{n+1}}{n+1} + C
Substitution: u = 1 - 5x^4

Theorems

Substitution Method in Integration

Suitable Grade Level

Undergraduate Level (Calculus I/II)