LCC 206 {review 7r5} Integral substitution}

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The discussion revolves around the evaluation of integrals using substitution techniques, specifically focusing on the integral of the form $\int \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}\,dx$. Participants explore different limits of integration and the application of the arctangent formula in their calculations.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the integral $\int_{-2}^{3} \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}\,dx$ and claims it evaluates to $\arctan {\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)}$ using a substitution method.
  • Another participant corrects the formula used, stating that the correct integral formula is $\int\frac{du}{u^2+a^2}=\frac{1}{a}\arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)+C$ and confirms the evaluation at the limits provided.
  • A third participant notes a change in the upper limit of integration to $1$ and claims that the integral evaluates to $\frac{\pi}{4}$, questioning where the factor of $3$ disappears in the calculation.
  • A later reply reiterates the correction regarding the integral formula, emphasizing the need for clarity in the application of the formula.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the limits of integration and the application of the integral formula. There is no consensus on the correct evaluation of the integral due to the conflicting limits and interpretations of the formula.

Contextual Notes

There are unresolved questions regarding the disappearance of the factor of $3$ in the calculations, and the discussion highlights the dependence on the limits of integration chosen by participants.

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$\tiny\text{LCC 206 {review 7r5} Integral substitution}$
$$I=\int_{-2} ^{3} \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}\,dx=
\arctan {\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)} $$
$\text{ complete the square } $
$$ \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}
\implies\frac{3}{{\left(x+2 \right)}^{2}+{3}^{2}}$$
$\text{ then } $
$$\begin{align}\displaystyle
u& = x+2 &
a&= 3 \\
\end{align}$$
$\text{ using the formula } $
$$\int\frac{dx}{{u}^{2}+{a}^{2}}
=\arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)+C$$
$\text{ results in } $
$$3\left[\arctan\left(\frac{x+2}{3}\right)\right]_{-2}^3
= \arctan {\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)}
$$
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but thot would finish the post don't know another way to do it🐮} $
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The formula is actually:

$$\int\frac{du}{u^2+a^2}=\frac{1}{a}\arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)+C$$

And so you would have:

$$\left[\arctan\left(\frac{x+2}{3}\right)\right]_{-2}^3=\arctan {\left(\frac{5}{3}\right)}$$
 
$\tiny\text{LCC 206 {review 7r5} Integral substitution}$

I just noticed the upper limit was $1$ so..

$$I=\int_{-2} ^{1} \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}\,dx=
\frac{\pi}{4} $$
$\text{ complete the square } $
$$ \frac{3}{{x}^{2}+4x+13}
\implies\frac{3}{{\left(x+2 \right)}^{2}+{3}^{2}}$$
$\text{ then } $
$$\begin{align}\displaystyle
u& = x+2&
du& =dx&
a&= 3
\end{align}$$
$\text{ using the formula } $
$$\int\frac{du}{{u}^{2}+{a}^{2}}
=\arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)+C$$
$\text{ results in } $
$$3\left[\arctan\left(\frac{x+2}{3}\right)\right]_{-2}^1
= \frac{\pi}{4}
$$

Where does 3 supposed to disappear?

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karush said:
...Where does 3 supposed to disappear?

The formula is actually:

$$\int\frac{du}{u^2+a^2}=\frac{1}{a}\arctan\left(\frac{u}{a}\right)+C$$
 

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