Solving the Challenging Integral: e^{x^x}

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The integral discussed is \int ({e^{x}})^{x} (\ln(x)+1)x^{2x}\ \mbox{d}x, which was initially misinterpreted. The correct form is e^{x^x}. By substituting u=x^x, the integral simplifies significantly, allowing for easier computation. This substitution is crucial for solving the integral effectively.

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Yes, I'm back! With another nasty integral. Here it is:[tex] \int ({e^{x}})^{x} (\ln(x)+1)x^{2x}\ \mbox{d}x [/tex]The first thing what I did was write everything in an exponential. But then I ran out of ideas. I even tried completing the square in the exponent but that didn't work out either.

Does anyone has a clue how to do this one?
 
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Are you sure that exponential isn't supposed to be this:

[tex]e^{x^x}[/tex]

?

Because if it is, then you can let [itex]u=x^x[/itex] and the integral comes out easily.
 
Tom Mattson said:
Are you sure that exponential isn't supposed to be this:

[tex]e^{x^x}[/tex]

?

Because if it is, then you can let [itex]u=x^x[/itex] and the integral comes out easily.

Oh sorry I didn't know the Latex command. Yes it should be [tex] e^{x^x}[/tex]. I'll try the substitution and see what comes out.
 

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