Integration by Parts of x^5cos(x^3)

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Homework Help Overview

The discussion revolves around the integral of the function x^5cos(x^3), specifically using integration by parts. Participants are exploring the correct application of integration techniques and the implications of the chain rule in this context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the initial setup of the integration by parts, questioning the choice of u and v. There are attempts to clarify the correct form of the integral and the derivatives involved, particularly regarding the integral of cos(x^3).

Discussion Status

Some participants have provided guidance on the correct approach to the integral, suggesting a reevaluation of the initial choices made in the integration process. There is an ongoing exploration of the implications of the chain rule and the correct derivatives associated with the functions involved.

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There appears to be confusion regarding the application of integration by parts and the derivatives of the functions involved, particularly in relation to the chain rule. Participants are working within the constraints of the homework problem and are attempting to clarify their understanding without reaching a definitive conclusion.

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Homework Statement



[tex]\int x^5cos(x^3) dx[/tex]

Homework Equations


[tex]\int uv' = uv - \int u'v[/tex]


The Attempt at a Solution


[tex]\int x^5cos(x^3) dx[/tex]

u = [tex]x^5[/tex]
du = [tex]5x^4[/tex]
v = [tex]\frac{sin(x^3)}{(3x^2)}[/tex]
dv = [tex]cos(x^3)[/tex]

[tex]\frac{(x^5)*(sin(x^3)}{(3x^2)} - \int\frac{5x^4*sin(x^3)}{(3x^2)} dx[/tex]

[tex]\frac{(x^3)*sin(x^3)}{3} - \int\frac{(5x^2)*sin(x^3)}{(3)} dx[/tex]

[tex]\frac{(x^3)*sin(x^3)}{3} - \frac{5}{3} \int x^2*sin(x^3) dx[/tex]

u = [tex]x^3[/tex]
du = [tex]3x^2 dx[/tex]
dx = [tex]\frac{du}{3x^2}[/tex]

[tex]\int x^2*sin(u) *\frac{du}{3x^2}[/tex]

[tex]\frac{1}{3} \int sin(u) du[/tex]

[tex]\frac{-1}{3} cos(u)[/tex]

[tex]\frac{-1}{3} cos(x^3)[/tex]

Revisting

[tex]\frac{(x^3)*sin(x^3)}{3} - \frac{5}{3} * \frac{-1}{3} cos(x^3)[/tex]

My answer:

[tex]\frac{(x^3)*sin(x^3)}{3} + \frac{5}{9} * cos(x^3) + C[/tex]

Correct Answer:

[tex]\frac{(x^3)*sin(x^3)}{3} + \frac{1}{3} * cos(x^3) + C[/tex]
 
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no, your first u-dv doesn't work that way. think compostion chainrule and u-substitution.
 
The integral of [itex]cos(x^3)[/itex] is not [itex]sin(x^3)/3x^2[/itex]!

First write the integral as
[tex]\int x^3\left[x^2cos(x^3)\right]dx[/tex]
and let [itex]u= x^3[/itex].
 
May I ask what the derivative of sin(x^3)/3x^2 may be then?

Thanks, rewriting the function got me the right answer.
 
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I don't know why you would ask that. It might be helpful to recognize that, by the chain rule, the derivative of [itex]sin(x^3)[/itex] is [itex](2x^2)cos(x^3)[/itex].
 

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