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In summary, the integral $\int \frac{x^3}{\sqrt{4x^2-1}}\,dx$ can be evaluated using the substitution $u=4x^2-1$ and simplifying the resulting integral. Alternatively, the integral can also be evaluated using integration by parts.
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Whitman 8.3.12
$$\int \frac{{x}^{3 }}{\sqrt{4x ^2 - 1}} \ dx =
\frac{\left(2{x}^{2}+1\right)\sqrt{4{x}^{2}-1}}{24}$$
$$u=4x^2 - 1 \ \ \ \ du=8x \ dx \ \ \ x=\left(\frac{u-1}{4 }\right)^\frac{1}{2}$$
Substitute and simplify
$$\frac{1}{32}\displaystyle \int\dfrac{u+1}{\sqrt{u}}\,\mathrm{d}u$$
 
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Re: Whitman 8.3.12 \int \frac{{x}^{3 }}{\sqrt{4x ^2 - 1}} \ dx =

karush said:
Whitman 8.3.12
$$\int \frac{{x}^{3 }}{\sqrt{4x ^2 - 1}} \ dx =
\frac{\left(2{x}^{2}+1\right)\sqrt{4{x}^{2}-1}}{24}$$
$$u=4x^2 - 1 \ \ \ \ du=8x \ dx \ \ \ x=\left(\frac{u-1}{4 }\right)^\frac{1}{2}$$
Substitute and simplify
$$\frac{1}{32}\displaystyle \int\dfrac{u+1}{\sqrt{u}}\,\mathrm{d}u$$

Actually it's $\displaystyle \begin{align*} x = \left( \frac{u + 1}{4} \right) ^{\frac{1}{2}} \end{align*}$, but it appears that you had this right anyway as you have gotten the correct integrand.

So now write $\displaystyle \begin{align*} \frac{1}{32} \int{ \frac{u + 1}{\sqrt{u}}\,\mathrm{d}u } = \frac{1}{32}\int{ \left( u^{\frac{1}{2}} + u^{-\frac{1}{2}} \right) \,\mathrm{d}u } \end{align*}$ and integrate.
 
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Yeah didn't copy my notes to good soooo..
$$\frac{1} {32}\left[\frac{2{u}^{3/2}}{3 }+2u^{1/2}\right]
=\left[\frac{\sqrt{u}\left(u+3\right)}{48}\right]$$
Back substittute $u=4{x}^{2}-$1 then

$I =
\frac{\left(2{x}^{2}+1\right)\sqrt{4{x}^{2}-1}}{24}$

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karush said:
yeah didn't copy my notes to good soooo..
$$\frac{1} {32}\left[\frac{2{u}^{3/2}}{3 }+2u^{1/2}\right]
=\left[\frac{\sqrt{u}\left(u+3\right)}{48}\right]$$
back substittute $u=4{x}^{2}-$1 then

$i =
\frac{\left(2{x}^{2}+1\right)\sqrt{4{x}^{2}-1}}{24}$

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+c :p
 
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Let's try IBP...we are given:

\(\displaystyle I=\int \frac{x^3}{\sqrt{4x^2-1}},dx\)

Let:

\(\displaystyle u=x^2\implies du=2x\,dx\)

\(\displaystyle dv=\frac{1}{8}\cdot\frac{8x}{\sqrt{4x^2-1}}\,dv\implies v=\frac{1}{4}\sqrt{4x^2-1}\)

Hence:

\(\displaystyle I=\frac{x^2}{4}\sqrt{4x^2-1}-\frac{1}{16}\int 8x\sqrt{4x^2-1}\,dx\)

\(\displaystyle I=\frac{x^2}{4}\sqrt{4x^2-1}-\frac{1}{24}\left(4x^2-1\right)^{\frac{3}{2}}+C\)

\(\displaystyle I=\frac{\sqrt{4x^2-1}}{24}\left(6x^2-\left(4x^2-1\right)\right)+C\)

\(\displaystyle I=\frac{\sqrt{4x^2-1}}{24}\left(2x^2+1\right)+C\)
 
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Where does $dv \ \ \ \ \ $ come from?
 
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karush said:
Where does $dv \ \ \ \ \ $ come from?

The original integral may be written as:

\(\displaystyle I=\int u\,dv\)
 
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Got it

Liked the way that was solved😃
 

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What is the meaning of "-w.8.3.12" in the equation?

The "-w.8.3.12" in the equation refers to the specific version or variation of the problem. It is used to differentiate this problem from other similar problems.

What does the symbol "∫" mean in the equation?

The symbol "∫" represents the integral in calculus, which calculates the area under a curve.

What is the significance of "x³" in the numerator of the equation?

The "x³" in the numerator represents the polynomial function that is being integrated. In this case, it is a cubic function.

Why is the denominator of the equation "√(4x² - 1)"?

The denominator is a square root because it is part of the integrand, which is the expression being integrated. The square root in this case is used to handle the negative values that may result from the derivative of the polynomial function.

What is the purpose of integrating this equation?

The purpose of integrating this equation is to find the antiderivative or the original function that would result in the given derivative. It is a fundamental tool in calculus for solving problems involving rates of change and finding areas under curves.

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