Optimizing Integration: Tips for Faster Calculations

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The discussion focuses on optimizing integration techniques for faster calculations, specifically for the integral involving x^3 sin(2x). A participant suggests that the substitution u = 2x may be unnecessary and recommends using tabular integration as a more efficient method. Another participant confirms that using tabular integration significantly reduces the time required to solve the problem. The conversation highlights the importance of exploring different integration strategies to enhance efficiency. Overall, the thread emphasizes the value of alternative methods in mathematical problem-solving.
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2\pi \int {x^3 \sin 2x\,dx} \Rightarrow \left\{ \begin{array}{l}<br /> u = 2x \\ <br /> du = 2dx \\ <br /> \end{array} \right\} \Rightarrow \frac{\pi }{8}\int {u^3 \sin u\,du} = \frac{\pi }{8}\left( { - u^3 \cos u + \int {u^2 \cos u\,du} } \right)
= \frac{\pi }{8}\left( { - u^3 \cos u + u^2 \sin u + u\cos u - \sin u} \right)
= \frac{{\pi \left[ { - 8x^3 \cos \left( {2x} \right) + 4x^2 \sin \left( {2x} \right) + 2x\cos {2x} - \sin {2x}} \right]}}{8}

How can I do this faster? Are there things I can skip or connect--etc--?
 
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The substitution u = 2x seems unnecessary.
 
just use tabular integration. that would be the fastest way to do it.
 
Thanx--I tried it and it took much less time
 
no problem. glad i could help. :smile:
 
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