Solving the Integral of s*(4-s)^\frac{1}{2}

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The problem involves finding the integral of the expression s*(4-s)^(1/2). The subject area pertains to integral calculus, specifically focusing on integration techniques such as substitution.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of substitution, with one suggesting u = 4 - s and transforming the integral accordingly. There is also a question about the correctness of the variable of integration and the resulting expression after substitution.

Discussion Status

The discussion is ongoing, with participants clarifying the steps involved in the substitution process and questioning the setup of the integral. Some guidance has been offered regarding the transformation of variables and the form of the integral after substitution.

Contextual Notes

There is a mention of potential confusion regarding the variable of integration, with participants noting that the original integral may have been intended to be with respect to s rather than x. Additionally, the implications of the substitution on the differential are being examined.

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Homework Statement



Find the intergal of [tex]s*(4-s)^\frac{1}{2}[/tex]

Homework Equations



[tex]\int s*(4-s)^\frac{1}{2} dx[/tex]

The Attempt at a Solution



using u sub
u = 4-s
s = 4-u

[tex]\int (4-u)*(u)^\frac{1}{2} du[/tex]

[tex]\int 4u^\frac{1}{2}*u^\frac{3}{2}[/tex]

then what?
 
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You mean, [tex]\int (4u^\frac{1}{2}-u^\frac{3}{2})du[/tex]
 
Yes, [tex]\int (4u^\frac{1}{2}-u^\frac{3}{2})du[/tex]

to solve this do I just do the integral of the equation above then plug in 4-x for u?
 
yes, 4-s. I think your original integral was meant to be ds not dx right?

also when you made your u substitution du=-ds so your integral should be u^(3/2)-4*u^(1/2)
 

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