Struggling with Integrating (xe^(2x))/(1+2x)^2? Get a Helpful Tip Here!

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The problem involves integrating the function \(\frac{xe^{2x}}{(1+2x)^2}\) with respect to \(x\). Participants are exploring various methods to approach this integration challenge.

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  • Exploratory, Mathematical reasoning, Problem interpretation

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss integration techniques, including integration by parts and substitution. There is a suggestion to use \(v = 1 + 2x\) as a substitution, and questions arise about the appropriateness of this approach. Some participants express confusion regarding the setup of the integral and the presence of \(du\) in the context of their substitutions.

Discussion Status

The discussion is active, with participants providing suggestions and clarifications regarding the integration process. There is an ongoing exploration of different substitution methods and their implications, but no consensus has been reached on a definitive approach.

Contextual Notes

Participants are navigating the complexities of integration techniques and the requirements for continuity in the functions involved. There is a focus on ensuring that all necessary components, such as \(du\), are correctly accounted for in the integration process.

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Homework Statement


Integrate \frac{xe^{2x}}{(1+2x)^2} with respect to x

Didn't get anywhere with integration by parts or substitution using u=xe^(2x)
A push in the right direction would be much appreciated.
 
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Try v = 1 + 2x.
 
As a second substitution?
 
No, just start with it.
 
Ok, I now have the following:

\frac{1}{4} \int \frac{(u-1)e^{(u-1)}{u^2}
 
autodidude said:
Ok, I now have the following:

\frac{1}{4} \int \frac{(u-1)e^{(u-1)}{u^2}

Allow me to fix that for you:

##\displaystyle \frac{1}{4} \int \frac{(u-1)e^{(u-1)}}{u^2} \ du##
 
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where is du?
 
autodidude said:

Homework Statement


Integrate \frac{xe^{2x}}{(1+2x)^2} with respect to x

Didn't get anywhere with integration by parts or substitution using u=xe^(2x)
A push in the right direction would be much appreciated.

Integrate by parts

∫uv'dx=uv-∫u'vdx,

using u=xe2x and v'=1/(1+2x)2.

ehild
 
ehild said:
Integrate by parts

∫uv'dx=uv-∫u'vdx,

using u=xe2x and v'=1/(1+2x)2.

ehild

Parts requires u,v to be continuous.
 
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Now that we have reinstated du, observe that e^(u - 1) = (e^u)/e; the 1/e constant goes outside, and what's inside can be simplified into ((e^u)/u - (e^u)/u^2).
 

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