How to Integrate 4e^x/(16e^2x+25)?

  • Context: MHB 
  • Thread starter Thread starter karush
  • Start date Start date
Click For Summary

Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the integration of the function \( \frac{4e^x}{16e^{2x}+25} \). Participants explore different methods and substitutions for solving the integral, focusing on mathematical reasoning and techniques related to integration.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes an integration approach using the substitution \( u = 4e^x \), leading to the integral \( I_{89} = \int \frac{1}{u^2 + 5^2} \, du \).
  • Another participant suggests a similar substitution and arrives at the same integral form, confirming the approach.
  • There is a mention of back substitution to express the result in terms of \( x \), specifically \( \frac{\tan^{-1}\left(\frac{4e^{x}}{5}\right)}{5} + C \).
  • One participant expresses uncertainty with "kinda maybe??" regarding the correctness of their steps.
  • A later reply expresses approval of the previous work, indicating that it looks good to them.
  • Another participant shares a personal note about their class, indicating a positive learning environment but does not contribute to the mathematical discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the substitution method and the resulting integral form, but there remains some uncertainty expressed by at least one participant regarding the correctness of their approach.

Contextual Notes

Some steps in the integration process may depend on specific assumptions or interpretations of the integral, and there is no resolution of the potential uncertainties in the mathematical reasoning presented.

karush
Gold Member
MHB
Messages
3,240
Reaction score
5
$\large{242.7.5.89}$
answer by Maxima
$$\displaystyle
I_{89}=\int\frac{4e^{x}}{16e^{2x}+25}\, dx
= \dfrac{\arctan\left(\frac{4\mathrm{e}^x}{5}\right)}{5}+C
\\
\begin{align}
\displaystyle
u& = { {4x}^{3}} & \frac{1}{u} du&= \,dx
\end{align} \\$$
so by table..
$$\displaystyle
I_{89}=\int\frac{u}{u^2+5^2}\frac{1}{u} du
=\int\frac{1\, }{u^2+5^2} du
=\frac{\tan^{-1}\left({\frac{u}{5}}\right)}{5}+C$$so far?
 
Last edited:
Physics news on Phys.org
I think I would write:

$$I_{89}=\int\frac{4e^x}{\left(4e^x\right)^2+25}\,dx$$

Let:

$$u=4e^x\implies du=4e^x\,dx\implies dx=\frac{du}{u}$$

And now you have:

$$I_{89}=\int\frac{1}{u^2+5^2}\,du$$
 
.
$$\displaystyle
I_{89}=\int\frac{u}{u^2+5^2}\cdot\frac{du}{u}
=\int\frac{1 }{u^2+5^2} du
=\frac{\tan^{-1}\left({\frac{u}{5}}\right)}{5}+C$$

back substitute $u=4e^{x}$

$$\frac{\tan^{-1}\left({\frac{4e^{x}}{5}}\right)}{5}+C$$

kinda maybe??
 
Looks good to me! (Yes)
 
think I am getting it
30 in the class Friday... nice teacher.
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 3 ·
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 4 ·
Replies
4
Views
3K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
2K