Can't Find a Correct Method to Integrate \int (t - 2)^2\sqrt{t}\,dt?

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the expression \(\int (t - 2)^2\sqrt{t}\,dt\). Participants explore various substitution methods and approaches to tackle the integral, drawing from previous experiences with similar problems.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

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  • Some participants discuss substitution techniques used in other integrals, such as \(\int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}dx\), and express uncertainty about applying similar methods to the current problem. Others question the validity of their proposed substitutions and seek clarification on how to properly format their mathematical expressions.

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The conversation is ongoing, with participants sharing their thoughts on potential substitutions and expressing confusion about the integration process. Some have provided guidance on formatting mathematical expressions, while others are still grappling with the integration itself.

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Participants mention constraints related to formatting their math code and express difficulty in finding a suitable substitution method for the integral in question. There is a lack of consensus on the best approach to take.

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Homework Statement
\int x^{2}\sqrt{2+x}dx
Relevant Equations
The Substitution Rule,
Table of Indefinite Integrals
When I encountereD this kind of question before.For example
\int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}dx
We make the Substitution t=x^{2}+2,because its differential is dt=2xdx,so we get \int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}=1/2\int\sqrt{t}dt,then we can get the answer easily
But the question,it seems that I can't use the way to solve the question.I can't find a correct commutation method.
 
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Try putting #### at head and #### at tail of your math code to show it properly.
 
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Sorry,but I can't understand you.Could you please tell how to show my math code properly?Now I just can use these math code.
 
KungPeng Zhou said:
Homework Statement: \int x^{2}\sqrt{2+x}\,dx
Relevant Equations: The Substitution Rule,
Table of Indefinite Integrals

When I encountereD this kind of question before.For example
\int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}\,dx
We make the Substitution t=x^{2}+2,because its differential is dt=2xdx[/tex],so we get \int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}\,dx =\frac12 \int\sqrt{t}\,dt, then we can get the answer easily<br /> But the question,it seems that I can&#039;t use the way to solve the question.I can&#039;t find a correct commutation method.<br />
<br /> <br /> Did you consider t = x + 2, dx = dt?
 
KungPeng Zhou said:
Sorry,but I can't understand you.Could you please tell how to show my math code properly?Now I just can use these math code.
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Example for \frac{\pi}{2}
##\frac{\pi}{2}##
\frac{\pi}{2}

Why don't you try these two ways for Latex in your post ?
 
KungPeng Zhou said:
Sorry,but I can't understand you.Could you please tell how to show my math code properly?Now I just can use these math code.
Look at https://www.physicsforums.com/help/latexhelp/.
KungPeng Zhou said:
Homework Statement: ##\int x^{2}\sqrt{2+x}dx##
Relevant Equations: The Substitution Rule,
Table of Indefinite Integrals

When I encountereD this kind of question before.For example
##\int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}dx##
We make the Substitution ##t=x^{2}+2##,because its differential is ##dt=2xdx##,so we get ##\int x\sqrt{2+x^{2}}=1/2\int\sqrt{t}dt##,then we can get the answer easily
But the question,it seems that I can't use the way to solve the question.I can't find a correct commutation method.
I'm not quite sure what you actually want to know. The LaTeX issue is addressed above and in the link.

The integral works as follows and is explained here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/substitution-in-a-definite-integral.1054611/#post-6919864
 
pasmith said:
Did you consider t = x + 2, dx = dt?
Ithe seems that we still can't solve it with this way...
 
KungPeng Zhou said:
Ithe seems that we still can't solve it with this way...

You can't integrate \int (t - 2)^2\sqrt{t}\,dt = \int t^{5/2} - 4t^{3/2} + 4t^{1/2}\,dt?
 
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pasmith said:
You can't integrate \int (t - 2)^2\sqrt{t}\,dt = \int t^{5/2} - 4t^{3/2} + 4t^{1/2}\,dt?
Yes,you are right.
 
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