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To solve the integral $$\int x\frac{2x}{1000^2}e^{-(x/1000)^2}dx$$ using the change of variable technique, the substitution $$u=(x/1000)^2$$ is appropriate, leading to $$du=2x/1000^2 dx$$. This substitution simplifies the integral, but the extra $$x$$ needs to be expressed in terms of $$u$$. By solving for $$x$$ from the substitution, you can rewrite the integral entirely in terms of $$u$$. This approach allows for a straightforward evaluation of the integral without the extra variable.
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How would I apply the change of variable technique to solve the integral
$$\int x\frac{2x}{1000^2}e^{-(x/1000)^2}dx$$

w/ out the $$x$$ I used
$$u=(x/1000)^2$$ , and $$du=2x/1000^2$$

Now, I am calculating $$E(x)$$, and now sure how to deal w/ the extra $$x$$.

Thanks for any help!
 
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How would I apply the change of variable technique to solve the integral
$$\int x\frac{2x}{1000^2}e^{-(x/1000)^2}dx$$

w/ out the $$x$$ I used
$$u=(x/1000)^2$$ , and $$du=2x/1000^2$$

Now, I am calculating $$E(x)$$, and now sure how to deal w/ the extra $$x$$.

Thanks for any help!

The key is that substitution works both ways.

First, you let $u = \left(\frac{x}{1000}\right)^2$. So, what does that make $x$ equal to?
 
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