Optimizing Integration: Tips for Faster Calculations

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around optimizing integration techniques for faster calculations, specifically focusing on the integral of the form \(2\pi \int x^3 \sin 2x\,dx\). Participants explore various methods and approaches to improve efficiency in solving this integral.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Debate/contested, Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents a detailed integration process using substitution and integration by parts.
  • Another participant questions the necessity of the substitution \(u = 2x\), suggesting it may complicate the process.
  • A different participant recommends using tabular integration as a potentially faster method.
  • A later reply indicates that the tabular integration method was successfully tried and resulted in a quicker solution.
  • Participants express varying levels of satisfaction with the methods discussed, with some finding the suggestions helpful.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method for integration, with multiple competing views on the efficiency of different techniques remaining in the discussion.

Contextual Notes

Some methods discussed may depend on participants' familiarity with specific integration techniques, and the effectiveness of each method may vary based on individual preferences and experiences.

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(excuse my poor LaTex...i don't know it very well yet :redface: )
[tex]2\pi \int {x^3 \sin 2x\,dx} \Rightarrow \left\{ \begin{array}{l}<br /> u = 2x \\ <br /> du = 2dx \\ <br /> \end{array} \right\} \Rightarrow \frac{\pi }{8}\int {u^3 \sin u\,du} = \frac{\pi }{8}\left( { - u^3 \cos u + \int {u^2 \cos u\,du} } \right)[/tex]
[tex]= \frac{\pi }{8}\left( { - u^3 \cos u + u^2 \sin u + u\cos u - \sin u} \right)[/tex]
[tex]= \frac{{\pi \left[ { - 8x^3 \cos \left( {2x} \right) + 4x^2 \sin \left( {2x} \right) + 2x\cos {2x} - \sin {2x}} \right]}}{8}[/tex]

How can I do this faster? Are there things I can skip or connect--etc--?
 
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The substitution u = 2x seems unnecessary.
 
just use tabular integration. that would be the fastest way to do it.
 
Thanx--I tried it and it took much less time
 
no problem. glad i could help. :smile:
 

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