Integrate e^x^2 + 2e^x^2x^2: Solution Explained

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The discussion revolves around the integration of the expression ∫(e^x^2 + 2e^x^2x^2) dx, which falls within the subject area of calculus, specifically focusing on integration techniques.

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  • Participants explore the use of integration by parts, with some attempting to define their variables u, du, v, and dv. There are questions regarding the correctness of their approaches and the complexity of the resulting integrals.

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Multiple interpretations of the integration process are being explored, with participants providing varying insights and suggestions. Some have offered guidance on using integration by parts, while others express confusion about the steps involved and the notation used.

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There are indications of difficulties with LaTeX formatting and clarity in mathematical expressions, which may affect the communication of ideas. Participants also note potential errors in previous attempts and seek clarification on the integration process.

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Homework Statement


##∫e^x^2 + 2e^x^2x^2 dx##[/B]

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The Attempt at a Solution


i let## u= x^2, ⇒ du = 2x dx, ⇒∫e^x^2 dx = e^x^2/2x ## is this correct? by using integration by parts.... i am getting ##xe^x^2-e^x^2/2x##
 
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chwala said:

Homework Statement


##∫e^x^2 + 2e^x^2x^2 dx##[/B]

Homework Equations

The Attempt at a Solution


i let## u= x^2, ⇒ du = 2x dx, ⇒∫e^x^2 dx = e^x^2/2x ## is this correct? by using integration by parts.... i am getting ##xe^x^2-e^x^2/2x##

You can verify whether you are correct by using wolframalpha.com. Also, your code has an error.
 
You may use integration by parts on the first term.
$$\int e^{x^2} \, dx=xe^{x^2}-\int x(2xe^{x^2}), dx$$
The equation above is sufficient for your problem.
Hope it helps.
 
Abhishek Sethi said:
You may use integration by parts on the first term of the equation.
$$\int e^{x^2} \, dx=xe^{x^2}-\int x(2xe^{x^2}), dx$$
The equation above is sufficient for your problem.
Hope it helps.
i can see you are using integration by parts, what is your ##u, du, v, dv##?
 
chwala said:
i can see you are using integration by parts, what is your ##u, du, v, dv##?
I am not sure what you exactly mean by ##u,v,du,dv##. To put it more clearly,
$$\int e^{x^2} \, dx=(e^{x^2})\int 1\ dx-\int x\frac{d(e^{x^2})}{dx} dx$$
 
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Abhishek Sethi said:
I am not sure what you exactly mean by ##u,v,du,dv##. To put it more clearly,
$$\int e^{x^2} \, dx=(e^{x^2})\int 1\ dx-\int x\frac{d(e^{x^2})}{dx} dx$$
this is something "new " to me in my understanding integration by parts is ##∫udv= uv - ∫vdu## unless you have used a different approach, your method can't be described as integration by parts as stated in your opening statement.
 
i can see you picked ## u= e^x^2, dv=1 ⇒v=x, u'=2xe^x^2 ##
 
Thanks Abishek...greetings from Africa
 
i don't know when you continue with the integration of the second term the function is getting complicated i.e if you ∫2x^2e^x^2 dx or are we picking again
dv = 1, u= 2x^2e^x^2?
 
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on ∫x.2xe^x^2 dx i let dv= x^2⇒ v=(x^3)/3, u= e^x^2 ⇒ du = 2x.e^x^2 thus
∫x.2xe^x^2 dx = (2e^x^2.x^3)/3-2 ∫(x^3)/3.2x.e^x^2 dx without simplification...this to me gets more complicated and no final answer is possible...
 
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lol lol lol i was blind but now i can see...

∫(e^x^2+2e^x^2x^2)dx= xe^x^2- ∫2e^x^2x^2dx + ∫2e^x^2x^2dx + k
= xe^x^2 + k

chikhabi from Africa lol
 
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chwala said:

Homework Statement


## ∫ e^x^2 + 2e^x^2x^2 dx##
##\int e^{x^2} + 2e^{x^2}x^2 dx## (fixed by SammyS.)

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The Attempt at a Solution


I let## u= x^2, ⇒ du = 2x dx, ⇒∫e^x^2 dx = e^x^2/2x ## is this correct? by using integration by parts.... i am getting ##xe^x^2-e^x^2/2x##
It's good to see you trying to use LaTeX, but you are having some problems.

Is this what you mean? ##\displaystyle\ \int \left( e^{x^2} + 2e^{x^2}x^2 \right) dx\ ## It's difficult to tell with all of those run-on exponents.
 
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yes that is what i mean...how do i type that in latex?
 
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chwala said:
yes that is what i mean...how do i type that in latex?
Easiest way: Hit "Reply" link under my post. See the coding.

Otherwise, for some LaTeX here in PF that you don't such access to: Right click on the LaTeX expression. Click on "Show Math As". Click on "TeX Commands". A pop-up window should appear with the LaTeX code.

The \displaystyle LaTeX command you see in my code gives larger format when doing "in-line" LaTeX using the ##\ \text{## ... ##}\ ## delimiters.

Also, look up LaTeX tutorial here in Physics Forums.
 
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##\left| \frac a b \right|## am trying practise on latex...
##\left[ 1 - \left( \frac a x \right)^2 \right]^{-1/3}##
##\int x^2e^x \, dx##
##{ \displaystyle\ \int \left( e^{x^2} + 2e^{x^2}x^2 \right) dx\ }##​
 
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chwala said:
yes that is what i mean...how do i type that in latex?

You can also do it in plain text, just by using parentheses correctly. When you write e^x^2 that could mean ##e^{x^2}## or ##(e^x)^2 = e^{2x}##. In plain text you would write the first as e^(x^2) and the second as (e^x)^2.
 
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