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The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral $\displaystyle\int\dfrac{e^{2x}}{1+e^x} \, dx$. Participants explore various methods of integration, including substitution techniques and algebraic manipulation. The context is primarily mathematical reasoning related to calculus, specifically in the setting of an AP calculus exam.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Homework-related, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using the substitution $u=1+e^x$, leading to the integral $\int \dfrac{u-1}{u} \, du$.
  • Another participant proposes a different substitution, $u=e^x$, and derives the integral $\int \dfrac{u^2}{1+u} \, du$.
  • Several participants arrive at the expression $e^x - \ln(1+e^x) + C$ as a potential solution.
  • There is a mention that AP exams typically do not include "none" as a choice among the answers.
  • One participant expresses uncertainty about the method being a common approach, suggesting it may be rare unless completing the square.
  • Another participant reiterates the substitution method and confirms the resulting expression for the integral.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express varying methods for approaching the integral, and while some arrive at similar expressions, there is no consensus on the correctness of any specific answer choice. The discussion remains unresolved regarding which solution, if any, is correct.

Contextual Notes

Participants note the potential confusion regarding the number of answer choices typical in AP exams and the implications of the integral's structure, particularly the presence of $e^{2x}$ in the numerator.

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Evaluate $\displaystyle\int\dfrac{e^{2x}}{1+e^x} \, dx=$

$a.\quad \tan^{-1}e^x+C$
$b.\quad 1+e^x-\ln(1+e^1)+C$
$c.\quad x-x+\ln |1+e^x|+C$
$d.\quad e^x+\frac{1}{(e^x+1)^2}+C$
$e.\quad {none}$

ok I was going to use $u=1+e^x\quad du=e^x dx$ but maybe not best

btw I tried to use array on the choices but its was all underlined in preview
 
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l$u=e^x \implies du = e^x \, dx$

$\displaystyle \int \dfrac{u}{1+u} \, du$

$\displaystyle \int \dfrac{u+1-1}{1+u} \, du$

$\displaystyle \int 1 - \dfrac{1}{1+u} \, du$

$u - \ln(1+u) + C$

$e^x - \ln(1+e^x) + C$

btw ... AP exams never use “none” as a choice
 
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yeah I know but typically they have 5 not 4 choices Ill invent some bogus answer

that is a very rare way to solve it not sure if I even saw that unless you are completing the square
 
that is a very rare way to solve it not sure if I even saw that unless you are completing the square

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karush said:
Evaluate $\displaystyle\int\dfrac{e^{2x}}{1+e^x} \, dx=$

ok I was going to use $u=1+e^x\quad du=e^x dx$ but maybe not best

that works, too ...

$u = 1+e^x \implies du = e^{x} \, dx \text{ and } e^x = u-1$

$$\int \dfrac{u-1}{u} \, du$$

$$\int 1 - \dfrac{1}{u} \, du$$

$u - \ln(u) + C$

$1+e^x - \ln(1+e^x) + C$
 
skeeter said:
l$u=e^x \implies du = e^x \, dx$

$\displaystyle \int \dfrac{u}{1+u} \, du$
The given problem had $e^{2x}= (e^x)^2$ in the denominator so the integral is
$\int \dfrac{u^2}{1+ u}{du}= \int 1- \dfrac{1}{1+ u} du$$= u- ln|1+ u|+ C= e^x- ln|1+ e^x|+ C$

$\displaystyle \int \dfrac{u+1-1}{1+u} \, du$

$\displaystyle \int 1 - \dfrac{1}{1+u} \, du$

$u - \ln(1+u) + C$

$e^x - \ln(1+e^x) + C$

btw ... AP exams never use “none” as a choice
 
Country Boy said:
The given problem had $e^{2x}= (e^x)^2$ in the denominator so the integral is
$\int \dfrac{u^2}{1+ u}{du}= \int 1- \dfrac{1}{1+ u} du$$= u- ln|1+ u|+ C= e^x- ln|1+ e^x|+ C$

huh?

karush said:
Evaluate $\displaystyle \int\dfrac{e^{2x}}{{\color{red}1+e^x}} \, dx=$

$a.\quad \tan^{-1}e^x+C$
$b.\quad 1+e^x-\ln(1+e^1)+C$
$c.\quad x-x+\ln |1+e^x|+C$
$d.\quad e^x+\frac{1}{(e^x+1)^2}+C$
$e.\quad {none}$

ok I was going to use $u=1+e^x\quad du=e^x dx$ but maybe not best

btw I tried to use array on the choices but its was all underlined in preview
 

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