Multiple problems to solve by means of integration

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The discussion revolves around multiple integration problems, specifically focusing on finding indefinite integrals. The subject area includes techniques of integration and understanding integral forms.

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  • The original poster attempts to solve integrals involving exponential and rational functions but expresses uncertainty about their methods and final answers. Some participants suggest substitution techniques and question the correctness of the original poster's reasoning.

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Participants are actively engaging with the problems, offering guidance on substitution methods and questioning assumptions about the integrals. There is a mix of attempts to clarify concepts and provide hints without reaching a consensus on solutions.

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Some participants express a lack of familiarity with specific integral forms, indicating a need for further clarification on foundational concepts related to integration.

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Hey
Recently I have been given multiple problems to solve by means of integration. There are some problems which I am unsure on how to go about solving, or just don’t know. All help is greatly appreciated.

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Find the indefinite integral of \int {xe^{x^2 } } \;dx

This problem I simply do not know how to solve.

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Find the indefinite integral of \int {\frac{7}{{x^2 + 4x + 12}}} \;dx

This problem I began by trying to find factors of denominator of the fraction however found none. My reasoning on how to go about solving this problem is shown below, however I am unsure about my final answer.

<br /> \begin{array}{l}<br /> f\left( x \right) = \int {\frac{7}{{x^2 + 4x + 12}}} \;dx \\ <br /> \int {\frac{7}{{\left( {x + 2} \right)^2 + 8}}} \;dx \\ <br /> \int {\frac{7}{{u^2 + 8}}} \;dx\quad \quad u = x + 2 \\ <br /> u&#039; = \frac{{du}}{{dx}} \\ <br /> dx = \frac{{du}}{{u&#039;}} \\ <br /> dx = \frac{{du}}{1} \\ <br /> \int {\frac{7}{{u^2 + 8}}} \;du \\ <br /> 7\int {\frac{1}{{u^2 + 8}}\,du} \\ <br /> f\left( x \right) = \ln \left| {u^2 + 8x} \right| + c \\ <br /> f\left( x \right) = \ln \left| {\left( {x + 2} \right)^2 + 8x} \right| + c \\ <br /> f\left( x \right) = \ln \left| {x^2 + 12x + 4} \right| + c \\ <br /> \end{array}<br />

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There are others, but I'll only post these for now. I'll go back and try the others again and I may not need to post them here. Thanks in advance again,
Pavadrin
 
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For the first do the sub. u = x^2

As for the second problem, the integral of 1/(u^+8) is not ln(u^+8). One way to check if you've got the right answer, is to take the derivative of the result and see if you obtain the integrand.

int(1/(u^+8)) is quite easy. Do you know the integral of 1/(x^2+a^2), where 'a' is a constant?
 
I am unfamiliar with the integral of 1/(x^2+a^2), where 'a' is a constant, could you please explain how to derive this integral. Thanks.
 
pavadrin said:
I am unfamiliar with the integral of 1/(x^2+a^2), where 'a' is a constant, could you please explain how to derive this integral. Thanks.

It is a 'table integral', and it equals \int \frac{dx}{x^2+a^2}=\frac{1}{a}\arctan (\frac{x}{a})+C.
 
pavadrin said:
I am unfamiliar with the integral of 1/(x^2+a^2), where 'a' is a constant, could you please explain how to derive this integral. Thanks.
For that use the sub. x = a\tan{\theta}.
 

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