How Do I Solve These Tricky Integrals Using Integration by Parts?

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In summary: Those are the correct limits of integration, but I think you need to change the order of the integrations.
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(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx from x=6 to x=7

i've been trying to solve this integral with the integration by parts formula but it won't work.
would appreciate some help.

would like to see the whole solution and not just the answer. (the answer should bee in fractions)
 
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VADER25 said:
would like to see the whole solution and not just the answer. (the answer should bee in fractions)

I would like to see some work...You have to show some work in order to get help here. Let us see what you have tried so far.
 
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(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx from x=6 to x=7

u=squareroot(7-x)

u^2=(7-x)
x=7-u^2

dx=-2 du

(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx

(2(7-u^2)+7)u dx


(14-2u^2+7)u dx

(21-2u^2)u * -2u


(21-2u^3)*-2u


dont know how to continue from here.
 
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VADER25 said:
(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx from x=6 to x=7

u=squareroot(7-x)

u^2=(7-x)
x=7-u^2

dx=-2 du

(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx

(2(7-u^2)+7)u dx


(14-2u^2+7)u dx

(21-2u^2)u * -2u


(21-2u^3)*-2u


dont know how to continue from here.

You aren't performing integration by parts to solve this problem, from what I can see.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Integration_by_parts

Read that article.
 
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VADER25 said:
(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx from x=6 to x=7

u=squareroot(7-x)

u^2=(7-x)
x=7-u^2

dx=-2 du

(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx

(2(7-u^2)+7)u dx(14-2u^2+7)u dx

(21-2u^2)u * -2u(21-2u^3)*-2udont know how to continue from here.
As l46kok said, what you are doing is not integration by parts. You are trying to integration by substitution from what I can tell.

Here is an article on integration by parts from Wolfram MathWorld:

http://mathworld.wolfram.com/IntegrationbyParts.html
 
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VADER25 said:
(21-2u^3)*(-2u)
dont know how to continue from here.

I've put in some parentheses to make the expression unambiguous.

Now multiply out and integrate each term.
 
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i think i need to see a complete solution to this problem, I've been working on this for three days now and stiill don't understand it completely.

[tex]\int_{1}^{2}(9x+6)\sqrt{7-3x} dx\ [/tex]
 
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VADER25 said:
(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx from x=6 to x=7

u=squareroot(7-x)

u^2=(7-x)
x=7-u^2

dx=-2 du

(2x+7)squareroot(7-x)dx

(2(7-u^2)+7)u dx


(14-2u^2+7)u dx

(21-2u^2)u * -2u
Well, (21- 2u^2)(-2udu)


(21-2u^3)*-2u


dont know how to continue from here.

Well, that's NOT integration by parts, it's a straight forward substitution. But it looks to me like you are doing fine. I don't see why you only multiplied one of the "u"s and not both. : (21- 2u^2)(-2u du)= (4u^3- 42u)du. You might want to change the limits of integeration also. When x= 6, what is u? When x= 7 what is u?
 
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i know now how to get it right, thanks for your help.
 
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i have a new problem, I've tried to solve it but i think i need some advice.

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi /2}sin7xcos6x\hspace{6} dx\\ \\ f=cos6x\hspace{6} F=\frac{sin6x}{6}\\ g'=7cos7x\hspace{6} g=sin7x\\[/tex]

and this is what i have done so far

[tex]\int_{0}^{\pi /2}sin7xcos6x\hspace{6} dx\\ \\ (\frac{1}{6}sin6x)(sin7x)-\int_{0}^{\pi /2}(\frac{1}{6}sin6x)(7cos7x)=\\ \\ (\frac{1}{6}sin6x)(sin7x)-\frac{7}{6}\int_{0}^{\pi /2}(sin6x)(cos7x)\hspace{6} [/tex]
 
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FAQ: How Do I Solve These Tricky Integrals Using Integration by Parts?

How does integration by parts work?

Integration by parts is a method used to evaluate the integral of a product of two functions. It involves using the product rule from calculus to rewrite the integral into a simpler form that can be easily evaluated.

When should I use integration by parts?

Integration by parts is typically used when the integral involves a product of two functions, and other methods such as substitution or trigonometric identities are not applicable.

What are the steps for integration by parts?

The steps for integration by parts are:

  1. Identify the functions in the integral and label them as u and dv.
  2. Use the product rule to rewrite the integral as ∫u(dv) = u(v) - ∫v(du).
  3. Choose a function for u that will simplify when differentiated.
  4. Differentiate u to find du and integrate dv to find v.
  5. Substitute the values for u, du, v, and dv into the integral and solve for the final result.

What is the purpose of integration by parts?

The purpose of integration by parts is to simplify the integral and make it easier to evaluate. It can also be used to solve integrals that would otherwise be difficult or impossible to solve using other methods.

Are there any common mistakes to avoid when using integration by parts?

One common mistake to avoid is choosing u and dv incorrectly, which can make the integral more complicated instead of simplifying it. It is important to carefully choose the functions and follow the steps correctly. Another mistake is forgetting to account for the constant of integration when solving the final result.

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