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JonF
Sep8-04, 12:32 AM
Is there any way to tell in general if an integral in the form of \int x^n*e^{x^m} dx where n and m are constants is solvable with out approximation?

Ethereal
Sep8-04, 04:21 AM
I can't offer you a blinding flash of insight, but if n=m-1, it should be solvable.

mathman
Sep8-04, 04:41 PM
In general, the answer is no for m>1 (except for n=km-1, for arbitrary positive integer k).