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The discussion focuses on solving an integral problem using mathematical induction and integration techniques. The user successfully computed the integral $\int_{0}^{\infty} e^{-ax} \, dx = \frac{1}{a}$ but struggled with subsequent steps. The expert advised using integration by parts for part (b) and suggested leveraging the result from part (b) for part (c). This structured approach clarifies the method for tackling similar integral problems.

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Ok so i got step (a) and found that $\int_{0}^{\infty} \,d (x^0)*e^(-ax)dx=1/a$
But i do not get how i should go about starting the next steps using the info from the first step(have not done a similar problem before so i need to get a grasp on the method)
 

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Samme013 said:
View attachment 3411
Ok so i got step (a) and found that $\int_{0}^{\infty} \,d (x^0)*e^(-ax)dx=1/a$
But i do not get how i should go about starting the next steps using the info from the first step(have not done a similar problem before so i need to get a grasp on the method)

Hi Samme013,

To solve (b), use integration by parts directly. Do not use the result in (a). To solve (c), use the result of part (b) and integration by parts.
 

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