Use the substitution u=−x to evaluate ∫−22x2ex+1dx
−∫2−2u2eu+1du
Step 1 :Let u=−x. Then, x=−u and dx=−du. Also, when x=−2, u=2, and when x=2, u=−2.
Step 2 :Substitute u into the integral: ∫−22x2ex+1dx=−∫2−2u2eu+1du.
Step 3 :Evaluate the integral: ∫−22x2ex+1dx=−∫2−2u2eu+1du.
Step 4 :−∫2−2u2eu+1du