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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Integrate ∫x eˣ 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, which states ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du.Let u = x and dv = eˣ dx.Then, du = dx and v = ∫eˣ dx = eˣ.Applying the formula:∫x eˣ dx = x eˣ - ∫eˣ dx= x eˣ - eˣ + C= eˣ(x - 1) + C.

Hint

Remember the integration by parts formula: ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du. Choose u and dv carefully (LIATE rule can help).

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