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Can I use integration by parts recursively on this?
[tex]\int (xe^x)(x+1)^{-2}[/tex]
[tex]\int (xe^x)(x+1)^{-2}[/tex]
cscott said:Can I use integration by parts recursively on this?
Integration by Parts is a method used to evaluate integrals that involve products of functions. It allows us to break down a complicated integral into simpler parts that can be more easily integrated.
The formula for Integration by Parts is ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du, where u and v are functions of x and dv and du are their respective derivatives. Essentially, we choose one function to be u and the other to be dv, then use the formula to simplify the integral.
Integration by Parts is most useful when the integral involves a product of two functions, or when one function is difficult to integrate but its derivative is simpler.
One common mistake is choosing the wrong function to be u. It is important to select u in such a way that the integral becomes simpler after applying the formula. Another pitfall is not being able to determine the integral of the chosen dv, which may require using other integration techniques.
Yes, Integration by Parts can be used for definite integrals by applying the formula and then substituting in the limits of integration. However, it may not always be the most efficient method for evaluating definite integrals.