Question

\(\int \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}+\log \mathrm{x}} \mathrm{dx}=\) (a) \((1 / 4)(2 \mathrm{x}-1) \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}}\) (b) \((1 / 2)(2 \mathrm{x}-1) \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}}\) (c) \((1 / 4)(2 \mathrm{x}+1) \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}}\) (d) \((1 / 4)(2 \mathrm{x}+1) \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}}\)

Short answer

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Step-by-step solution

Substitution

Let the substitution be \(u = 2x + \log x\). Now we will find the derivative of \(u\) with respect to \(x\): \[ \frac{du}{dx} = 2 + \frac{1}{x} \] Now multiply both sides by \(dx\) to isolate the differential: \[ du = (2 + \frac{1}{x})dx \]

Solve for \(dx\)

To substitute back into the integral, we need to solve for \(dx\): \[ dx = \frac{du}{2 + \frac{1}{x}} \]

Perform the substitution

Now we substitute back into the integral \[\int \mathrm{e}^{u} \frac{du}{2 + \frac{1}{x}} \] We also need to express \(x\) in terms of \(u\): \[\log x = u - 2x \Rightarrow x\mathrm{e}^{u-2x} = 1 \]

Solve for \(x\)

Since we need to have the integral in terms of \(u\), we need to solve for \(x\): \[ x = \frac{1}{\mathrm{e}^{u-2x}} \]

Substitute \(x\) and simplify

Now we substitute \(x\) back into the integral \[\int \mathrm{e}^{u} \frac{du}{2 + \frac{1}{\frac{1}{\mathrm{e^{u-2x}}}}} \] This simplifies to \[\int \mathrm{e}^{u} \frac{du}{2 + \mathrm{e^{u-2x}}} \] We know \(u = 2x + \log x\). \[ x = \frac{u - \log x}{2} \]

Integrate

Now we can integrate \[\int \mathrm{e}^{u} \frac{du}{2 + \mathrm{e^u}}\] This simplifies to \[\frac{1}{2}\int \mathrm{e}^{u}du = \frac{1}{2}\mathrm{e}^u + C\]

Substitute back

Now we substitute back in terms of \(x\) \[\frac{1}{2}\mathrm{e}^{2x+\log x} + C = \frac{1}{2}\mathrm{e}^{2x}\mathrm{e}^{\log x} + C = \frac{1}{2}(2x\mathrm{e}^{2x})+C \] Since we are given multiple-choice options, we can disregard the "+C" for this problem. The final answer is: (b) \((1 / 2)(2 \mathrm{x}-1) \mathrm{e}^{2 \mathrm{x}}\)

Key concepts

Indefinite Integrals

In calculus, indefinite integrals are used to find a function whose derivative is the given function. They are represented by an integral symbol followed by a function and the differential dx, and unlike definite integrals, they do not have limits of integration. The result of an indefinite integral includes an arbitrary constant, typically denoted as C, since the derivative of a constant is zero. This means there are infinitely many antiderivatives for a given function.

When solving indefinite integrals, the technique of integration by substitution is often applied, especially when the integrand (the function being integrated) has a composite structure. This method involves changing the variable of integration to simplify the integral, effectively transforming it into a simpler form that can be readily integrated. The steps typically include choosing a substitution function, computing its derivative, and replacing the variables in the integral with the new ones from the substitution. After integrating with respect to the new variable, the original variables must be brought back through reverse substitution.

Exponential Functions

The exponential function is a mathematical function denoted by e^x, where e is the base of the natural logarithm and x is the exponent. This function is significant due to its unique property where the rate of growth is proportional to the value of the function itself, making it widely applicable in various fields such as compound interest, physical sciences, and engineering.

Exponential functions are characterized by their rapid growth as x increases, and they exhibit symmetry around the y-axis when reflected in the xy-plane because e^-x is the reciprocal of e^x. This function is also notable because the derivative of e^x with respect to x is e^x, and its integral is e^x plus the constant of integration, reflecting its continuous nature in differentiation and integration processes.

Logarithmic Differentiation

The method of logarithmic differentiation is a powerful technique used when differentiating complicated products, quotients, or powers of functions. It transforms a difficult differentiation problem into a simpler one by taking the natural logarithm of both sides of an equation and then using the properties of logarithms to simplify the expression.

Logarithms help reduce the complexity of differentiation by turning multiplication into addition, division into subtraction, and powers into multiplication. After applying the properties of logarithms, the derivative can be found by applying the chain rule, and then it's typically necessary to multiply through by the original function if one is finding the derivative of the function itself. While not directly part of an integration process, logarithmic differentiation can be used in integration by substitution when the integral involves a composite function, similar to the kind found in the original exercise, where the presence of a logarithmic function within an exponential framework is effectively managed through substitution techniques.