What is the Integral of e^√x/√x?

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The discussion revolves around the integral of the function \( \frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}} \), focusing on the appropriate substitution methods and the resulting transformations of the integral. Participants explore different approaches to solving the integral, including u-substitution and the implications of their choices.

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Main Points Raised

  • One participant proposes the substitution \( u = \sqrt{x} \) and derives \( \frac{1}{2}\int\frac{e^{u}}{u}du \), expressing uncertainty about finding a table reference for the integral.
  • Another participant acknowledges the choice of substitution but suggests that the substitution was not executed correctly, proposing a clearer formulation of the integral after substitution.
  • A subsequent post reiterates the substitution and attempts to clarify the differential transformation, leading to a proposed solution of \( 2e^{\sqrt{x}} + C \). However, this is presented alongside a note of potential error in the substitution process.
  • One participant challenges the correctness of the substitution, asking how the differential form should appear after the u-substitution.
  • A final post expresses gratitude for the assistance received, indicating that the discussion has been helpful.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants do not reach a consensus on the correctness of the substitution method or the resulting integral. There are competing views on the appropriateness of the approaches taken and the transformations applied.

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Some participants express uncertainty regarding the correctness of their substitutions and the resulting integrals, indicating a need for further clarification on the differential forms involved.

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$$\int\frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}}dx$$

ok I set $u=\sqrt{x}$ and $du=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}dx$

I thot I would find a table reference for this but not sure which one could be used so now we have
$$\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{e^{u}}{u}du$$

but maybe better way
 
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You have chosen your $u$-substitution well, but you haven't substituted quite correctly...think of the original integral as:

$$2\int e^{\sqrt{x}}\,\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}\,dx$$

Now perhaps it is more clear what your integral should look like after the substitution. :D
 
karush said:
$$\int\frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}}dx$$

ok I set $u=\sqrt{x}$ and $du=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}dx$

I thot I would find a table reference for this but not sure which one could be used so now we have
$$\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{e^{u}}{u}du$$

but maybe better way

$u=\sqrt{x}$

$du=\frac{1}{2\sqrt{x}}dx \Rightarrow dx=2 \sqrt{x} du=2udu$

So:

$$\int \frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}}dx=\int \frac{e^u}{u} 2 u du=2 \int \frac{e^u}{u}u du=2 \int e^u du=2(e^u+c)=2e^{\sqrt{x}}+C$$
 
The substitution was incorrect. $$\frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}} \mathrm{d}x = \frac{2}{2} \cdot \frac{e^{\sqrt{x}}}{\sqrt{x}}dx = 2e^{\sqrt{x}} d\left(\sqrt{x}\right)$$

So how would the differential form look after the u-sub $u = \sqrt{x}$?
 
thanks finally seeing this

this best help is always here :)
 

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