Having troubles integrating e^(2x)sin(x)

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the function e^(2x)sin(x). The original poster is attempting to find an integration factor for a differential equation related to this integral.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • The original poster has attempted integration by parts but is struggling with the recurring terms. They inquire about possible substitutions or alternative methods. Some participants suggest continuing with integration by parts and rearranging the equation, while others introduce the ILATE rule to determine the order of functions for integration.

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Participants are actively discussing various methods for tackling the integral, including integration by parts and the ILATE rule. There is no explicit consensus on a single approach, but multiple strategies are being explored.

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The original problem is linked to a differential equation, and the original poster is seeking an integration factor, which adds complexity to the integration task. There may be constraints related to the methods allowed in their homework context.

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Hi, I have to integrate this:

[tex] \int e^{2x}sinx[/tex]

I've tried by parts, but [tex]e^{2x}[/tex] never goes away and [tex]sinx[/tex] just keeps going back and forth to [tex]cosx[/tex]. Is there some kind of substitution I should use? The original question was the differential:

[tex](-e^xsinx+y)dx+dy = 0[/tex]

and I'm trying to find the integration factor to solve for [tex]y[/tex], but I can't seem to figure out how to integrate it. Thanks!
 
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for your first question,
proceed with the integration by parts ...
label the original integral as I and continue
at some stage, u will have,
I = e^x something + something - I (or something like that)
rearrange to find I.

-- AI
 
To clarify, keep integrating by parts until you get your original integral. then move that integral to the other side of the equation and solve :D
 
Hi

Use the ILATE rule which tells you which function to take as the first one. ILATE = Inverse Circular Function, Logarithmic Function, Algebraic Function, Trigonometric Function, Exponential Function (this is the order...the function appearing higher in the list should be taken as the first function).

Cheers
Vivek
 

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