Problems with calculating integrals

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The discussion revolves around calculating integrals, specifically focusing on the integral of the form [integral from 0 to t] xe^-xdx, as well as other integral expressions involving rational functions and square roots. The subject area is calculus, particularly integral calculus.

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  • Exploratory, Conceptual clarification, Mathematical reasoning

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  • The original poster attempts to use substitution and rearrangement to tackle the first integral but seeks confirmation on the validity of their approach. They also inquire about specific methods for calculating other integrals presented in the discussion.

Discussion Status

Some participants have offered guidance on methods such as integration by parts and partial fractions decomposition for the integrals discussed. Others mention alternative techniques like tabular integration, indicating a variety of approaches being explored without reaching a consensus.

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The original poster expresses a lack of familiarity with the material due to a significant time gap since their last calculus course and notes the absence of similar examples in their course materials.

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:!) :smile: This question simply says calculate
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[integral from 0 to t]xe^-xdx

this is one of the questions from my calculus online course there are no similar examples to this in the given notebookk
i have taken the first year calculus but forgot somestuff, this was 3 years ago, this is why i really need help!
Hints is fine as long of course they lead me to the solution.
This is what i thought i can do , rearrange the equation to somthing like x/e^x dx but now what if i use substitution say u= e^x then du= e^xdx
now the new limits would go like this whwen x= 0 then u= 1 and when the upper limit x=t then u=e^t i think so far so good, i hope someone can confirm the aligibility of this ??!
Then :
[integral from 0 to t]x/e^xdx
=[integral from 1 to e^t]x/u[1/e^x]du
now i don't know what to do:rolleyes: :rolleyes:


Another question:
is there a specific method for calculation integrals like this?
[integral from 2 to 3 ] 1/[x-1][x-4]dx
also [integral from 0 to 3] 1/([9-x^2]^1/2) dx
Last but not least is there a website anyoone suggests that has examples of such problems?Thank you for the help
 
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For your first, use integration by parts.
For your second, use partial fractions decomposition.
For your third, use the substitution [tex]x=3\sin(u)[/tex]
 
Tabular also works for the first one, if you're familiar with this method. It uses by parts, but it's less time consuming.
 
x/e^x= xe^(-x) doesn't it? Looks like a good candidate for integration by parts.
 

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