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jeanf
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can someone show me how to do this integral:
[tex] \int \frac{(1-x)}{x^2} e^{x-1} dx[/tex]
[tex] \int \frac{(1-x)}{x^2} e^{x-1} dx[/tex]
An integral is a mathematical concept that represents the area under a curve on a graph. It is denoted by the symbol ∫ and is used to find the total value of a function between two points on a graph.
To solve an integral, you can use various methods such as integration by parts, substitution, or partial fractions. In this case, the integral \frac{(1-x)}{x^2}e^{x-1} dx can be solved using the substitution method by letting u = x-1.
The integral of a function is important because it allows us to find the total value of a function over a given interval. This has many applications in mathematics, physics, and engineering, where it is used to calculate areas, volumes, and other important quantities.
The e^(x-1) term in the integral represents the exponential function, which is commonly used in many scientific and mathematical equations. In this integral, it is used to model growth or decay processes.
Yes, this integral can be solved analytically using the substitution method as mentioned before. However, some integrals may not have an analytical solution, and in those cases, numerical methods can be used to approximate the value of the integral.