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The problem involves evaluating the integral of a rational function with a cube root in the denominator, specifically \(\int\frac{8x^3+10} {\sqrt[3]{5x-4}}dx\). The subject area pertains to calculus, particularly integration techniques.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

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  • Participants discuss a substitution method, suggesting \(u = 5x - 4\) to simplify the integral. Questions arise regarding the transformation of variables and the proper inclusion of \(du\) in the integral. There is also clarification sought on the expression for \(x\) in terms of \(u\) and how it affects the integral.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants exploring the substitution method and clarifying the steps involved. Some guidance has been provided regarding the transformation of the integral, but there is no explicit consensus on the final form of the integral or the next steps.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of substitution in integration, with some confusion about the correct expressions and the role of \(du\). There is an emphasis on ensuring all components of the integral are accounted for during the substitution process.

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Homework Statement



Evaluate using any method:

[tex]\int\frac{8x^3+10} {\sqrt[3]{5x-4}}[/tex]dx



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I'm lost on this one.
 
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Since it is that cube root in the denominator that is causing the trouble, a kind of obvious substitution is [itex]u= 5x- 4[/itex]. Then du= 5dx or dx= (1/5)du.

Also, 5x= u+ 4 so x= (u+ 4)/5. Replacing x by that in [itex]8x^3+ 10[/itex] gives you a cubic, in u, in the numerator divided by [itex]\sqrt[3]{u}= u^{1/3}[/itex]. That reduces to a sum of terms involving [itex]u^{3- 1/3}= u^{8/3}[/itex], [itex]u^{2- 1/3}= u^{5/3}[/itex], and [itex]u^{1- 1/3}= u^{-2/3}[/itex].
 
Where do you get the 5x=u+4?
 
From the substitution u = 5x - 4.
 
So do you get something like:

8[tex]\int\frac{(u+4/5)^3 + 10}{u^(1/3)}[/tex]

That's U raised to the 1/3 on the denominator
?
 
It's not u + 4/5 in the numerator -- it's (1/5)(u + 4). Also, where is du in your integral? You seem to be ignoring it.
 
Mark44 said:
It's not u + 4/5 in the numerator -- it's (1/5)(u + 4). Also, where is du in your integral? You seem to be ignoring it.

Yea that's what I meant. I don't understand where the Du goes.

8[tex]\int\frac{((u+4)/5)^3 + 10}{u^(1/3)}[/tex]

So that is right? Then does du takes the spot of the 5?
 
Use u=5x-4 then du=5dx, insert this into the integral to obtain:
[tex] \int\frac{8x^3+10} {\sqrt[3]{5x-4}}dx=\frac{1}{5}\int\frac{8((u+4)/5)^{3}+10}{u^{1/3}}du[/tex]
Now all you have to do is expand the cube and integrate using
[tex] \int x^{n}dx=\frac{1}{n+1}x^{n+1}+c[/tex]
 
What is n?
 
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[tex]n[/tex] is a number, like 3 or 2/3.
 

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