What is the integral of $xe^{2x}$ divided by the square of $1+2x$?

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The discussion revolves around the integral of the function $\frac{xe^{2x}}{(1+2x)^2}$, exploring various methods for solving it, including integration by parts and substitution techniques. Participants engage in technical reasoning and mathematical exploration related to the integration process.

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  • Technical explanation, Mathematical reasoning, Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • One participant suggests using substitution with $u = 2x$, leading to a transformed integral.
  • Another participant proposes integration by parts, defining $u = xe^{2x}$ and $dv = (2x+1)^{-2}dx$.
  • Questions arise regarding the necessity of isolating $x$ for finding $du$ and $v$, indicating some confusion about the integration process.
  • Several participants provide similar expressions for $du$ and $v$, leading to a partial integration result.
  • There is a suggestion to simplify the remaining integral, with a later participant noting a potential oversight in the integration of $e^{2x}$, indicating that a substitution may be necessary.
  • Clarifications are made regarding the integration steps, with one participant admitting to possibly misleading others about the direct integration approach.

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Participants express various methods for approaching the integral, but there is no consensus on the best method or the correctness of the integration steps. Some participants challenge earlier claims and provide corrections, indicating ongoing debate.

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There are unresolved issues regarding the integration process, including the handling of constants and the necessity of substitutions. The discussion reflects differing levels of understanding and approaches to the problem.

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$\tiny\text{LCC 206 {7.r.39} Integral log }$

$$\int\frac{xe^{2x}}{\left(1+2x\right)^2 }\ dx $$

Since $2x$ is in numerator and denominator thot it might be
A good candidate for

$\begin{align}\displaystyle
u& = 2x &
du&= 2 \ d{t} \\
\end{align}$

Then
$$\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{ue^{u}}{\left(1+u\right)^2 }\ dx $$
But?

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I would look at IBP here...let:

$$u=xe^{2x}$$

and

$$dv=(2x+1)^{-2}\,dx$$

What do you get?
 
karush said:
How do you isolate $x$

What do you mean exactly? Why do you need to isolate $x$ in order to find $du$ and $v$?
 
$\displaystyle
\begin{align}
u& = xe^{2x}&
dv&=\frac{1}{\left(2x+1\right)^2 } \ d{x} \\
du& = \left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}&
v&=\frac{-1}{2\left(2x+1\right) } \\
\end{align}$

$\displaystyle
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{\left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}}
{\left(2x+1\right) } \ dx
\implies
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}e^{2x}+C$
 
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karush said:
$\displaystyle
\begin{align}
u& = xe^{2x}&
dv&=\frac{1}{\left(2x+1\right)^2 } \ d{x} \\
du& = \left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}&
v&=\frac{-1}{2\left(2x+1\right) } \\
\end{align}$

$\displaystyle
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{\left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}}
{\left(2x+1\right) } \ dx $

Okay, good, now simplify the remaining integral, and you can integrate it directly to get your final result. :D
 
$\displaystyle
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{\left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}}
{\left(2x+1\right) } \ dx
\implies
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}e^{2x}+C$
 
karush said:
$\displaystyle
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}\int\frac{\left(2x+1\right)e^{2x}}
{\left(2x+1\right) } \ dx
\implies
\frac{-xe^{2x}}{2\left(2x+1\right)}
+\frac{1}{2}e^{2x}+C$

Check your integration...you are missing a constant factor because you are integrating $e^{2x}$ rather than $e^x$. :)

I may have misled you when I said it could be "integrated directly"...it technically requires a substitution, but this can be done mentally. :D
 

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