How do i integrate this "e^[−(x/xa)]

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how do i integrate this "e^[−(x/xa)]
 
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Does xa mean x*a, or is it a variable different from x?
 


Errr... Do you mean e^{\frac{x}{xa}} ? If so just cancel the x. You also need to show some working out and should have a more discriptive title. We are here to help not to do homework.
 


On the other hand if you mean xa, some fixed (constant) value, then use the substitution u= x/xa.
 


i meant x subscript a. but i figured out the answer. and fyi this is not my homework. I am studying for my physics test. but thanks for being rude...
 
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