Mathematica issue with definite integrals

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The user is attempting to evaluate a definite integral in Mathematica but is confused by the presence of "x" in the output. The integral being evaluated is related to an exponential function and is defined from 0 to infinity. It is clarified that the issue arises from using the wrong function for definite integration; the correct function is DIntegrate, not Integrate. After correcting the input format, the user successfully resolves the issue. The discussion highlights the importance of using the appropriate commands in Mathematica for definite integrals.
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Homework Statement



I'm trying to evaluate the problem below but the Mathematica gives me is in terms of x. Can someone please help me solve this thing.

Homework Equations



Integrate[((2*A)(E^(-d*((m*x^2)/h) ) ) )^2,x,{x,0,Infinity} ]

The Attempt at a Solution



The solution Mathematica gives me is (a^2 Sqrt[2 \[Pi]] x)/Sqrt[(d m)/h]
Why is there an "x" in the solution at all?
I'm using Mathematica 6.030
 
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u want to solving a definite integral where x varies from 0 to infinity...

i think the function for definite integration is DIntegrate. integrate just gives u indefinite integration
 
This is how the input should look. Putting an x after the expression tells it to antidifferentiate.

Code:
Integrate[((2*A)(E^(-d*((m*x^2)/h) ) ) )^2,{x,0,Infinity}]
 
@qntty Thanks it worked!
 

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