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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Integrate ∫ xeˣ dx.
Options
A -(x+1)eˣ
B xeˣ - 1
C -xe⁻ˣ + e⁻ˣ
D (x-1)eˣ
Correct Answer
Correct Answer

Option D is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This integral requires integration by parts, formula: ∫ u dv = uv - ∫ v du.Let u = x, so du = dx.Let dv = eˣ dx, so v = ∫ eˣ dx = eˣ.Substitute these into the integration by parts formula:∫ xeˣ dx = x * eˣ - ∫ eˣ dx= xeˣ - eˣ + C= eˣ(x - 1) + C.This matches option D.

Hint

Apply integration by parts. Choose u = x and dv = eˣ dx.

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