Integration by parts x5(lnx)2 dx

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The forum discussion centers on the integration of the function {x^5(lnx)^2 dx using integration by parts. The user initially sets u = (lnx)^2 and v = x^6/6, leading to a series of integrations by parts. The final expression derived is (x^6/6)((lnx)^2) - (lnx x^6/18) - x^6/36. Participants provide feedback on potential sign errors and simplifications, ultimately confirming the solution aligns with results from the online integrator Wolfram Alpha.

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Homework Statement



Integrate the following:
(Ill use { as the integration sign)

{x5(lnx)2 dx

Homework Equations


{u dv = uv - {v du

I'm really new to integration by parts, and unfortunately I am having to learn it out of a book for now. I sort of get the idea, but this one just doesn't look so right when I am done with it.

The Attempt at a Solution


u= (lnx)2
du = 2lnx(1/x) dx
v = x6/6
dv = x5dx

{u dv = (x6/6)((lnx)2) - { (x6/6)(2 lnx)(1/x)dx
= (x6/6)((lnx)2) - (1/3) { (x5)(lnx) dx

At this point I would doing integration by parts again for the integral: { (x5)(lnx) dx.

So:
u = lnx du = 1/x dx dv = x5dx v = x6/6
--> { (x5)(lnx) dx = (lnx)(x6/6) - { (x6/6)(1/x) dx
= (lnx)(x6/6) - (1/6) { x5 dx
= (lnx)(x6/6) - x6/12

Plugging this back into my original solution:

= (x6/6)((lnx)2) - (1/3)((lnx)(x6/6) - x6/12)
=(x6/6)((lnx)2) - (lnx x6/18) - x6/36This could even further be simplified i suppose by taking out some common factors of x6/6, but I don't even know if all this is right. Some let me know if I am on the right track, or where i went wrong??
 
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hi LunarJK

why not try and differentiate it and see if you get the original integrand?
 
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lanedance said:
hi LunarJK

why not try and differentiate it and see if you get the original integrand?

Well i tried... and i do not get the original integrand. I need some advice as to where i went wrong.
 
your method looks good I think you may have just mixed up some +- signs and factors

i get to

= \frac{1}{6}(x^6(\ln{x})^2 - \frac{1}{3}( x^6\ln{x} -\frac{x^6}{6}) )+c = \frac{x^6}{6.6.3}(6.\ln{x)((3.\ln{x} - 1) + 1 ))+c

which agrees with the online integrator
http://integrals.wolfram.com/
 
LunarJK said:

Homework Statement



Integrate the following:
(Ill use { as the integration sign)

{x5(lnx)2 dx

Homework Equations


{u dv = uv - {v du

I'm really new to integration by parts, and unfortunately I am having to learn it out of a book for now. I sort of get the idea, but this one just doesn't look so right when I am done with it.

The Attempt at a Solution


u= (lnx)2
du = 2lnx(1/x) dx
v = x6/6
dv = x5dx

{u dv = (x6/6)((lnx)2) - { (x6/6)(2 lnx)(1/x)dx
= (x6/6)((lnx)2) - (1/3) { (x5)(lnx) dx
this looks good here
LunarJK said:
At this point I would doing integration by parts again for the integral: { (x5)(lnx) dx.

So:
u = lnx du = 1/x dx dv = x5dx v = x6/6
--> { (x5)(lnx) dx = (lnx)(x6/6) - { (x6/6)(1/x) dx
= (lnx)(x6/6) - (1/6) { x5 dx
= (lnx)(x6/6) - x6/12
i think your 12 should be 6.6 = 36
LunarJK said:
Plugging this back into my original solution:

= (x6/6)((lnx)2) - (1/3)((lnx)(x6/6) - x6/12)


=(x6/6)((lnx)2) - (lnx x6/18) - x6/36
this should be -(-x^6/36) = +x^6/36 (i haven;t factored in the above error as well though...)
LunarJK said:
This could even further be simplified i suppose by taking out some common factors of x6/6, but I don't even know if all this is right. Some let me know if I am on the right track, or where i went wrong??

hopefully this gets you there
 

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