Evaluating the Improper Integral (IV)

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The discussion centers on the evaluation of the improper integral $$\int ^{\infty}_0 \frac{1}{e^{3x}} \, dx$$, which converges to $$\frac{1}{3}$$. The user correctly applies the substitution $$u = 3x$$ and finds that the limit as $$a$$ approaches infinity results in a finite value. The convergence is confirmed not due to the condition $$t < 1$$, but because the integral itself yields a finite number. This clarification resolves the user's confusion regarding the convergence criteria.

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Hey, its me again, just needing someone to verify my findings. Thanks in advance.

$$
\int ^{\infty}_0 \frac{1}{e^{3x}} \, dx = \lim_{a\to\infty} \frac{1}{3} \int ^{3a}_0 e^{-u} \, dx$$

u = 3x ,,,,,, du/3 = dx

skipping a few steps...

$$\lim_{a\to\infty} -\frac{1}{3}e^{-u} |^{3a}_0 = 0 + \frac{1}{3} $$ thus: t < 1 so: as $$\lim_{a\to\infty}$$ converges
 
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shamieh said:
Hey, its me again, just needing someone to verify my findings. Thanks in advance.

$$
\int ^{\infty}_0 \frac{1}{e^{3x}} \, dx = \lim_{a\to\infty} \frac{1}{3} \int ^{3a}_0 e^{-u} \, dx$$

u = 3x ,,,,,, du/3 = dx

skipping a few steps...

$$\lim_{a\to\infty} -\frac{1}{3}e^{-u} |^{3a}_0 = 0 + \frac{1}{3} $$ thus: t < 1 so: as $$\lim_{a\to\infty}$$ converges

It does converge, but not because t < 1. It converges because the integral is a finite number.
 
Awesome, thank you for clarifying , that's what I've been a little confused about. :D
 

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