Integration by Parts: Evaluating e^xcos3x dx & x^2/(2(1+x^2))

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The discussion revolves around evaluating the integrals of (e^x)cos3x dx and (x^2)/(2(1+x^2)), with a focus on the method of integration by parts. Participants are exploring the challenges faced in reaching the expected results.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • The original poster attempts to apply integration by parts but expresses confusion regarding the anti-differentiation process. They question their choice of u and dv and seek clarification on their approach. Other participants suggest integrating by parts multiple times and manipulating the resulting equations. There are also suggestions to simplify the second integral by splitting it and adjusting the numerator.

Discussion Status

Participants are actively engaging with the problems, offering various strategies and insights. Some guidance has been provided regarding the integration techniques, although there is no explicit consensus on the best approach yet.

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The original poster indicates uncertainty about their previous attempts and the correctness of their anti-differentiation, which may affect their progress. There is also mention of imposed homework rules that may limit the type of assistance they can receive.

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Homework Statement


Hi, I'm trying to evaluate the integration of (e^x)cos3x dx, by using integration by parts. I've already done a couple of similar questions on integration by parts but this one seems to puzzle me.


Homework Equations


The answer is supposed to be (e^x/10)*(cos3x + 3sin3x), I can't seem to get to it.


The Attempt at a Solution


I've basically taken the same approach to this question as the other couple of integration by parts questions I've done but the answer is never right. I let u=cos3x and dv/dx=e^x. And basically just subbed back into the formula uv - integ.v*(du/dx).
I suspect I may be anti-differentiating the second part wrong, which I think is (e^x)*3sin3x. I get 3e^x(3cos3x+sin3x). Any idea where I went wrong?

I'm also having trouble finding the integral of (x^2)/[2(1+x^2)]. Any advice or help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
 
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Integration by parts is so much fun tht you should do it twice.

At least in this case you should.
 
On the integration by parts after you integrate twice by parts look on the left and right side of the equation and see if you see anything common like:

x= y+ 3x
just imagine that x is the original integral, when you get like terms on the right side, you can manipulate the integral to get left equal right. I hope you can see what I am saying.

On the second integral, divide and split the integral and see if it would make it easier for you to integrate
 
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Yup On the second one, Add 1 and minus 1 from the numerator. Don't think its stupid, just do it! And take the factor of 1/2 out of the integral.
 
Oh I see. I get everything now, thanks a bunch guys. Very appreciated.
 

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