Integral Rules: Solve (e^(x^2))` and Use it to Solve §5x*e^(x^2)dx

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The discussion revolves around solving the derivative of the function \( e^{x^2} \) and using that result to evaluate the integral of \( 5x e^{x^2} \). The subject area includes calculus, specifically differentiation and integration techniques involving exponential functions.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • Participants explore the application of the chain rule in differentiation and its implications for integration. There are attempts to clarify how the derivative of \( e^{x^2} \) leads to the integral of \( 5x e^{x^2} \). Some participants question the use of the chain rule in the context of integrals and express confusion about the disappearance of terms during integration.

Discussion Status

Participants have provided various insights and attempts at solving the integral, with some confirming the correctness of earlier steps. There is an ongoing exploration of how to properly apply differentiation and integration rules, with no explicit consensus reached on the final solution.

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Some participants mention the need for clarity on the use of LaTeX for mathematical expressions and the terminology differences between languages, such as the term "chain rule." There is also mention of potential confusion regarding the rules for integration and differentiation.

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Homework Statement



Solve (e^(x^2))` , use this result to solve §5x*e^(x^2)dx

Homework Equations



* is multiply
` is derive
1.§e^xdx=e^x+C
2.§e^kxdx=1/k*e^kx+C
3.§a^xdx=1/ina*a^x+C (a is a number)

4.§k*f(x)dx=k*§f(x)dx

The Attempt at a Solution



(I'm alittle confused as to how you 'use' the previous one to solve the next.
The previous example simply states this when solving: [in((x^2)+4)]`
[in((x^2)+4)]`= (in u)`= (1/u)*u`= 1/((x^2)+4)*2x=(2x)/((x^2)+4)
Then you're going to use this to solve §(3x)/((x^2)+4)dx
gives: §(3x)/((x^2)+4)dx = 3/2§(2x)/((x^2)+4)dx= 3/2*in((x^2)+4)+C.
It's not written, so I suppose they are using it by simply putting 3/2 on the outside, using rule 4)

So my try went:

(e^(x^2))`=(e`u)`*u`(um, using the corerule as it is named in norwegian) = e^(x^2)*2x
, which was correct.
Then you use it..
§5x*e^(x^2)dx=(ADSFSDF PRESSING SHIFT FOR A LONG TIME CAN*T WRITE LOL F:: WINDOWS LOL)
 
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what is:

in

integral?

corerule is called "chain rule" in english (I am swedish)

So you got [itex]\frac{d}{dx}(e^{x^2}) = 2xe^{x^2}[/itex], which is correct!

Now what is your result if you use this forumula:
[tex]\int F(x) dx = f(x) + C[/tex]

if:

[tex]\frac{dF}{dx} = f[/tex]

?
 
Hopefully you know that if F'= f, then [itex]F= \int f dx + C[/itex]. Since
[tex](e^{x^2})'= 2xe^{x^2}[/tex], what is
[tex]\int 2x e^{x^2}dx[/tex]?

and, from that, what is
[tex]\int x e^{x^2}dx[/itex]?[/tex]
 
oh no, sorry the answer is: (5/2)*e^(x^2)+C... (at work, brb)
 
Where do I find LaTeX?

Yeah, I meant chain rule. in is natural logarithm, e^inp=p.

My try went:
§5x*e^(x^2)dx=
5/2§2x*e^(x^2)dx (cause here is where you 'use it', right? =
5/2*2*(1/(1+1))x^(1+1)*(e^u)`*u` (chain rule) =
5/2*x^2*e^(x^2)*(1/(2+1))x^(2+1) =
5/2x^2*e^(x^2)*(1/3)x^3+C.
 
(e^u)`*u` I'm making a fault here? no chain rule in integral? e^(x^2)=e^(x^2)? , but why isn't chain rule being used? (like in §e^(3x-2)dx=(1/3)e^(3x-2)+C.) it looks like it should, heh. And how do the x^2 dissapear..
 
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no, it's rule 2? e^(x^2)= 1/x^2*e^(x^2), it would make the x^2 disappear anyway.. and would make sense at the least.
 
so.. :

testing..
[tex]\int 5x e^{x^2}dx = 5/2 \int 2x e^{x^2}dx = 5/2[/tex]\times2\times \frac{1}{1+1}x^1+1
 
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pace

are you to solve

[tex]\int 5 x e^{x^2}dx[/tex]

?

Then use the derivative of:
[tex]e^{x^2}[/tex]

And use the:
[tex]\int F(x) dx = f(x) + C[/tex]

where:
[tex]\frac{dF}{dx} = f[/tex]

That's all you have to do
 
  • #11
yes, i am. Yeah, I figured.

Like this right?:

[tex]\int 5 x e^{x^2}dx[/tex] = 5/2§2xe^(x^2) = 5/2§ (and as in opposite of the above e^(x^2)*2x) = (e^(x^2)) , which gives simply 5/2(e^(x^2))+C.
 
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  • #12
That looks good :-)
 
  • #13
Great :)
 

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