Integral using integration by parts

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In summary, we evaluated the given expression and found that it is equal to $\dfrac{1}{n(2n+1)}+1$. This is a related conjecture which can be proven using integration by parts and the beta function.
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Evaluate: $$\dfrac{\displaystyle (5050)\int_{0}^{1}(1-x^{50})^{100} dx}{\displaystyle \int_0^1 (1-x^{50})^{101} dx}$$

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Integration by Parts
 
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Interesting problem!

Here is a related conjecture I wish to prove when I have more time later:

$\displaystyle \frac{2n(2n+1)}{2}\cdot\frac{\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n}\,dx}{\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n+1}\,dx}=\frac{2n(2n+1)}{2}+1$ where $\displaystyle n\in\mathbb{N}$
 
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Let $I_1 = \int_{0}^1(1-x^{50})^{100}dx $ and $I_2 = \int_{0}^1(1-x^{50})^{101}dx $.

$$\begin{align*} I_2 &= \int_{0}^1 (1-x^{50})^{101}dx \\ I_2 &= \left[x(1-x^{50})^{101}\right]_0^1-\int (x)(101)(-50x^{49})(1-x^{50})^{100}dx \quad \text{(Integration by Parts)}\\ I_2 &=0+(5050)\int x^{50}(1-x^{50})^{100}dx \\ I_2 &=-(5050)\int_0^1 (1-x^{50}-1)(1-x^{50})^{100}dx \\ I_2 &= -5050\int_{0}^1 (1-x^{50})^{101}dx+5050\int_0^1 (1-x^{50})^{100}dx \\ I_2 &= -5050I_2+5051I_1 \\ \frac{5050I_1}{I_2} &=5051\end{align*}$$
 
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Following your lead:

Let:

$\displaystyle I_1=\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n}\,dx$

$\displaystyle I_2=\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n+1}\,dx$

where $\displaystyle n\in\mathbb{N}$

Using integration by parts, we find:

$\displaystyle I_2=\left[x(1-x^n)^{2n+1} \right]_0^1+n(2n+1)\int_0^1x^n(1-x^n)^{2n}\,dx$

$\displaystyle I_2=0-n(2n+1)\int_0^1(1-x^n-1)(1-x^n)^{2n}\,dx$

$\displaystyle I_2=n(2n+1)(I_1-I_2)$

$\displaystyle n(2n+1)I_1=\left(n(2n+1)+1 \right)I_2$

Hence:

$\displaystyle n(2n+1)\cdot\frac{\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n}\,dx}{\int_0^1(1-x^n)^{2n+1}\,dx}=n(2n+1)+1$
 
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$$\dfrac{\displaystyle \int_{0}^{1}(1-x^{n})^{2n} dx}{\displaystyle \int_0^1 (1-x^{n})^{2n+1} dx}$$

Here we can use the beta function but first we need to do a t-sub :

[tex] \text{Let : } x^n = t \,\,\, x = \sqrt [n]{t}\,\,\, \Rightarrow \,\, dx = \frac{1}{n}t^{\frac{1}{n}-1}[/tex]

$$\text{So the integrand becomes : } \frac{\int^1_0 \,t^{\frac{1}{n}-1}\, (1-t)^{2n} \, dt}{\int^1_0 \,t^{\frac{1}{n}-1}\, (1-t)^{2n+1}\, dt}$$

Now using beta function :
[tex]I =\frac{\beta{(\frac{1}{n}, 2n+1)}}{\beta{(\frac{1}{n},2n+2)}}=\, \frac{\frac{\Gamma{(\frac{1}{n})\Gamma{(2n+1)}} }{\Gamma{(\frac{1}{n}+2n+1)}}}{\frac{\Gamma{(\frac{1}{n})\Gamma{(2n+2)}} }{\Gamma{(\frac{1}{n}+2n+2)}}}
= \frac{\Gamma{(\frac{1}{n}+2n+2)}\Gamma{(2n+1)}}{ \Gamma {(\frac{1}{n}+2n+1)} \Gamma {(2n+2)}}= \frac {1}{n(2n+1)}+1 [/tex]
 

FAQ: Integral using integration by parts

What is integration by parts?

Integration by parts is a method used in calculus to evaluate integrals that involve products of functions. It involves using the product rule from differentiation to rewrite the integral in a simpler form.

When should I use integration by parts?

Integration by parts is typically used when one function in the integral is easily integrated and the other is not. It is also useful for integrals that involve repeated integration by parts.

How do I choose which function to integrate and which to differentiate?

When using integration by parts, the choice of which function to integrate and which to differentiate is based on the acronym "LIATE" which stands for Logarithmic, Inverse trigonometric, Algebraic, Trigonometric, and Exponential. The first function in this list has the highest priority for integration, while the last function has the highest priority for differentiation.

Can I use integration by parts on definite integrals?

Yes, integration by parts can be used on definite integrals as well. In this case, the limits of integration must also be substituted into the formula for integration by parts in order to evaluate the integral.

Are there any other methods for evaluating integrals?

Yes, there are several other methods for evaluating integrals, including substitution, partial fraction decomposition, and trigonometric substitution. The choice of method depends on the form of the integral and the complexity of the functions involved.

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