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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Evaluate the integral ∫xex dx.
Options
A -(x+1)e<sup>x</sup>
B xe<sup>x</sup> - 1
C -xe<sup>-x</sup> + e<sup>-x</sup>
D (x-1)e<sup>x</sup>
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, so du = dx.Let dv = ex dx, so v = ex.Applying the formula: ∫xex dx = xex - ∫ex dx = xex - ex + C.Factoring out ex gives ex(x - 1) + C.

Hint

Use integration by parts with u=x and dv=ex dx.

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