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7–64. Integration review Evaluate the following integrals.
20. ∫ eˣ (1 + eˣ)⁹ (1 - eˣ) dx
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7–64. Integration review Evaluate the following integrals.
40. ∫ (1 - x) / (1 - √x) dx
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Rewrite the integrand to simplify the expression. Start by factoring or rationalizing the denominator if necessary. For this problem, consider rewriting the square root term \( \sqrt{x} \) as \( u \), where \( u = \sqrt{x} \) and \( x = u^2 \).
Perform a substitution: Let \( u = \sqrt{x} \), so \( dx = 2u \, du \). Substitute \( x = u^2 \) and \( dx \) into the integral, transforming it into terms of \( u \).
Simplify the new integral in terms of \( u \). Replace \( 1 - x \) with \( 1 - u^2 \) and \( 1 - \sqrt{x} \) with \( 1 - u \). The integral becomes \( \int \frac{1 - u^2}{1 - u} \cdot 2u \, du \).
Simplify the fraction \( \frac{1 - u^2}{1 - u} \) by factoring \( 1 - u^2 \) as \( (1 - u)(1 + u) \). Cancel the \( 1 - u \) terms, leaving \( 1 + u \). The integral now becomes \( \int 2u(1 + u) \, du \).
Expand the integrand \( 2u(1 + u) \) to \( 2u + 2u^2 \), and integrate term by term. Use the power rule for integration: \( \int u^n \, du = \frac{u^{n+1}}{n+1} + C \). After integrating, substitute back \( u = \sqrt{x} \) to return to the original variable.
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Integration Techniques
Integration techniques are methods used to evaluate integrals, which can include substitution, integration by parts, and partial fraction decomposition. Understanding these techniques is essential for simplifying complex integrals into manageable forms. In this case, recognizing the structure of the integrand can guide the choice of the appropriate technique.
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