Indefinite integral with two parts

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The discussion centers on the integration of the expression \(\int e^{4\ln{x}}x^2 dx\). Participants clarify that \(e^{4\ln{x}}\) simplifies to \(x^4\), allowing the integral to be rewritten as \(\int x^4 x^2 dx\), which simplifies to \(\int x^6 dx\). The consensus emphasizes the importance of algebraic simplification before applying integration techniques such as integration by parts or u-substitution. This approach streamlines the integration process and avoids unnecessary complications.

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I'm trying to integrate [math]\int e^{4\ln{x}}x^2 dx[/math]
I can't see using u-substition, [math]x^2[/math] isn't the derivative of [math]e^{4\ln{x}}[/math] nor vice-versa.

I tried integrating by parts and that didn't work. I used [math]u=e^{4\ln{x}}[/math] and [math]dv=x^2 dx[/math]

I know I can't rewrite [math]e^{4\ln{x}}[/math] as [math]e^4e^\ln{x}[/math]
 
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Re: indefinite integral with two parts

find_the_fun said:
I'm trying to integrate [math]\int e^{4\ln{x}}x^2 dx[/math]
I can't see using u-substition, [math]x^2[/math] isn't the derivative of [math]e^{4\ln{x}}[/math] nor vice-versa.

I tried integrating by parts and that didn't work. I used [math]u=e^{4\ln{x}}[/math] and [math]dv=x^2 dx[/math]

Note that $e^{4\ln x} = e^{\ln(x^4)} = x^4$.

Can you take things from here?
 
Re: indefinite integral with two parts

Chris L T521 said:
Note that $e^{4\ln x} = e^{\ln(x^4)} = x^4$.

Can you take things from here?

I guess the lesson learned from this is to simplify the expression algebraically before attempting integration techniques.
 

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