Finding the Anti-Derivative of x*cosh(x^2) using Hyperbolic Identities

In summary, the problem is finding the antiderivative of \int xcosh(x^2) dx using the by parts formula and hyperbolic identities. However, u-substitution can be used to make the problem simpler, with u = x^2 and du = 2x dx. This leads to the integral becoming (1/2)∫cosh(u)du, which can be easily solved.
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Homework Statement



Find the anti derivative of [tex] \int xcosh (x^2) dx[/tex]

Homework Equations



By parts formula and Hyperbolic Identities of sinh x and cosh x as well as others

The Attempt at a Solution



[tex] \int xcosh (x^2) dx[/tex]

The problem I'm having is integrating [tex] \int cosh (x^2) dx[/tex]

I tried setting variables [tex]u=x[/tex] and [tex]\frac{dv}{dx}= \int cosh (x^2) dx[/tex] with the assumption this could be solved using the by parts formula.

I then concentrated specifically on solving [tex] \int cosh (x^2) dx[/tex]. I haven't found a method that I know of that's appropriate given that the composite is (x^2) and not (cosh x)^2. Wolfram Alpha shows the solution with an error function - which I know nothing about yet.

I've touched up on Euler's formula [tex]cosx+isinx=e^{ix}[/tex] and its parallel [tex]sinhx+coshx=e^x[/tex] and I'm just about to learn its applications, maybe it should be used here. This area is new to me so light explanations are wise at this time.
 
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You don't need parts, all you need is u-substitution. u = x^2 and du = 2x dx
 
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Panphobia said:
You don't need parts, all you need is u-substitution. u = x^2 and du = 2x dx

I tried that but gave up because of the extraneous x which would mean substituting it for [tex]\sqrt {u}[/tex].

The x in the numerator cancels ut the out in x in the denominator.

Sorry I got it.
 
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look
u = x^2
du = 2x * dx

du/2 = x * dx

(1/2)∫cosh(u)du

Now from there its pretty easy as you can see.
 
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Panphobia said:
look
u = x^2
du = 2x * dx

du/2 = x * dx

(1/2)∫cosh(u)du

Now from there its pretty easy as you can see.


Yes the x variables cancel each other out. I figured it out
 

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