How Do You Solve the Integral of e^(-x^2+2x) from 1 to Infinity?

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In summary, the integral of e^(-x^2) is not an elementary function and cannot be expressed in terms of elementary functions. It requires advanced techniques such as the Gaussian integral or numerical integration methods to solve. It has important applications in statistics, probability, and physics. The integral can be approximated using numerical integration methods. There is no general formula for solving integrals of the form e^(ax^2), each integral must be solved using specific techniques.
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hi pleaes help me about this
[URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int_{1}^{\infty%20}e^{-x^2+2x}dx[/URL]

i know the [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\int_{0}^{\infty%20}e^{-x^2}dx[/URL] is [URL]http://latex.codecogs.com/gif.latex?\sqrt{%20pi}/2[/URL]
but can't solve above integral !?
 
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Rewrite the power as:
[tex]
-x^{2}+2x=-(x-1)^2+1
[/tex]
It we define x-1=t,
[tex]
-x^{2}+2x=-t^2+1
[/tex]
so
[tex]
e^{-x^{2}+2x}=e^{-t^2+1}=e^{-t^2}e^{1}
[/tex]
and we also know that dx=dt, change the variable of integral and enjoy!
 
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thanks the the answer of integral is
gif.latex?\frac{e\times%20\sqrt{pi}}{2}.gif
 

Related to How Do You Solve the Integral of e^(-x^2+2x) from 1 to Infinity?

1. What is the integral of e^(-x^2)?

The integral of e^(-x^2) is not an elementary function and cannot be expressed in terms of elementary functions. It is known as the Gaussian integral and has a special value of √π/2.

2. How do I solve the integral of e^(-x^2)?

The integral of e^(-x^2) cannot be solved using traditional methods such as substitution or integration by parts. Instead, it requires advanced techniques such as the Gaussian integral or numerical integration methods.

3. Why is the integral of e^(-x^2) important?

The integral of e^(-x^2) has important applications in statistics, probability, and physics. It is used to calculate the area under the normal distribution curve and solve problems involving normal distributions.

4. Can I approximate the integral of e^(-x^2)?

Yes, the integral of e^(-x^2) can be approximated using numerical integration methods such as the trapezoidal rule or Simpson's rule. These methods provide a close approximation to the exact value of the integral.

5. Is there a general formula for solving integrals of the form e^(ax^2)?

No, there is no general formula for solving integrals of the form e^(ax^2). Each integral must be solved using specific techniques depending on the value of a. For example, the integral of e^(-x^2) requires the use of the Gaussian integral, while the integral of e^(x^2) can be solved using substitution.

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