Solve Integration by Parts: Help with First Steps

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Homework Statement


I have tried this question a number of times, but to no avail. Could somebody please help with the first couple of lines, thank you.

[tex]\int_0^x2cte^{-ct^2}dt[/tex] where [tex]c[/tex] is a positive constant


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


Let u=t and let dv=[tex]2ce^{-ct^2}dt[/tex]
 
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Millhawk said:

Homework Statement


I have tried this question a number of times, but to no avail. Could somebody please help with the first couple of lines, thank you.

[tex]\int_0^x2cte^{-ct^2}dt[/tex] where [tex]c[/tex] is a positive constant

Homework Equations


The Attempt at a Solution


Let u=t and let dv=[tex]2ce^{-ct^2}dt[/tex]

just change variables to [itex]x=ct^2[/itex]. you don't need "integration by parts".
 

Homework Statement



The above was edited wrong.

I have tried this question a number of times, but to no avail. Could somebody please help with the first couple of lines, thank you.

[tex]\int_0^x2cte^{-ct^2}dt[/tex] where [tex]c[/tex] is a positive constant


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


Let u=t and let dv=[tex]2ce^{-ct^2}dt[/tex]
 
Take olgranpappy's advice, all you need is a simple u-sub.
 
Thank you, it's amazing how a simple question can transform itself into Electromagnetic Field Theory with such ease when a tired human brain is applied. Thank you again.
 
Happens to me all the time, no worries :-]