Integral of x^3 e^(x^2)/(x^2+1)^2

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The discussion revolves around finding the definite integral of the function (x^3*e^(x^2))/(x^2+1)^2. Participants explore various methods and approaches to tackle this integral, including integration techniques and potential substitutions.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant asks how to find the definite integral of the given function.
  • Another participant notes that the integral expression did not display correctly and provides a link to an image of the equation.
  • A third participant mentions that the original image of the integral was removed, making it harder to read.
  • One suggestion involves using integration by parts with the substitutions u = x^2/(x^2 + 1)^2 and dv = xe^(x^2)dx, although the participant finds this approach messy.
  • Another suggestion proposes using u = x^2 e^(x^2) and dv = x/(x^2 + 1)^2 as an alternative approach.
  • A participant observes that the integrand resembles a quotient and relates it to the derivative of e^(x^2)/(x^2+1), noting that differentiating this expression yields a term similar to the integrand.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the best method to solve the integral, and multiple approaches are suggested without agreement on their effectiveness.

Contextual Notes

Some participants express uncertainty about the appropriateness of their proposed methods, indicating that the approaches may lead to complex calculations. There is also a mention of the integral's representation being problematic due to formatting issues.

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how would i go about finding the definite integral of this (x^3*e^(x^2))/(x^2+1)^2
 
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bhatnv said:
how would i go about finding the definite integral of this [PLAIN]http://www.texify.com/img/%5CLARGE%5C%21f%28x%29%3D%5Cfrac%7Bx%5E3e%5Ex%5E2%7D%7B%28x%5E2%2B1%29%5E2%7D.gif[/QUOTE]
Your integral doesn't show up.
 
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there, originally had a image so it would be easier to read the equation, but i guess it got taken down
 
Here are a couple of possibilities for you to explore:
1) u = x^2/(x^2 + 1)^2, dv = xe^(x^2)dx

2) u = x^2 e^(x^2), dv = x/(x^2 + 1)^2

I tried the first one, and it got pretty messy, so I don't think that's it.
 
By looking at
\frac{x^3 e^{x^2}}{(x^2+1)^2}
we can see its in the form of quotient rule because the (x^2+1)^2 at the bottom.
note that D_x [e^{x^2}] = 2x e^{x^2} and we can get the x^3 e^{x^2} term when we differentiate \frac{e^{x^2}}{x^2+1}


so the solution must be related to \frac {e^{x^2}}{x^2+1}

D_x [\frac {e^{x^2}}{x^2+1}] = \frac {e^{x^2}2x(x^2+1)-2xe^{x^2}}{(x^2+1)^2} = \frac {2x^3e^{x^2}}{(x^2+1)^2}
 

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