Problem

Integrate Using u-Substitution integral of (x^3+1)^2 with respect to x

This question is asking for the evaluation of an integral using the method of u-substitution. Specifically, it requests to find the antiderivative of the function (x³ + 1)² with respect to the variable x. You are to employ the u-substitution technique, which involves choosing a part of the integrand to substitute with a new variable u, rewriting the integral in terms of u, and then integrating with respect to this new variable before substituting back to the original variable x to obtain the final answer.

((x3+1))2dx

Answer

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Solution:

Step:1

We recognize that u-substitution is not suitable for this integral. An alternative approach will be used.

Step:2

First, we expand the expression (x3+1)2.

Step:2.1

We rewrite (x3+1)2 as (x3+1)(x3+1) and consider the integral (x3+1)(x3+1)dx.

Step:2.2

Next, we apply the distributive property to the integrand: (x3(x3+1)+1(x3+1))dx.

Step:2.3

We distribute x3 across the sum: (x3x3+x31+1(x3+1))dx.

Step:2.4

We continue distributing: (x3x3+x31+1x3+11)dx.

Step:2.5

We reorder terms if necessary: (x3x3+1x3+1x3+11)dx.

Step:2.6

We combine like terms using the power rule aman=am+n: (x3+3+1x3+1x3+11)dx.

Step:2.7

We add the exponents where applicable: (x6+1x3+1x3+11)dx.

Step:2.8

We multiply x3 by 1: (x6+x3+1x3+11)dx.

Step:2.9

We multiply x3 by 1 again: (x6+x3+x3+11)dx.

Step:2.10

We multiply 1 by 1: (x6+x3+x3+1)dx.

Step:2.11

We combine like terms: (x6+2x3+1)dx.

Step:3

We split the integral into separate integrals: x6dx+2x3dx+1dx.

Step:4

We apply the power rule to integrate x6: 17x7+C+2x3dx+1dx.

Step:5

We factor out the constant 2 from the integral: 17x7+C+2x3dx+1dx.

Step:6

We integrate x3 using the power rule: 17x7+C+2(14x4+C)+1dx.

Step:7

We apply the constant rule to integrate 1: 17x7+C+2(14x4+C)+x+C.

Step:8

We simplify the expression.

Step:8.1

We combine 14 and x4: 17x7+C+2(x44+C)+x+C.

Step:8.2

We simplify the expression further: x77+x42+x+C.

Step:8.3

We reorder the terms if necessary: 17x7+12x4+x+C.

Knowledge Notes:

The problem-solving process involves expanding a binomial expression and integrating term by term. Here are the relevant knowledge points:

  1. Distributive Property: This property allows us to multiply a sum by a term by multiplying each addend of the sum by the term separately.

  2. Power Rule for Exponents: When multiplying like bases, we add the exponents: aman=am+n.

  3. Power Rule for Integration: The integral of xn with respect to x is xn+1n+1, provided n1.

  4. Constant Multiple Rule: A constant can be factored out of an integral: kf(x)dx=kf(x)dx.

  5. Constant Rule of Integration: The integral of a constant is equal to the constant multiplied by the variable of integration: adx=ax+C.

  6. Combining Like Terms: Terms that are the same can be added or subtracted from each other.

  7. Simplification: After integrating, terms are combined and simplified to reach the final answer.

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