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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Integrate ∫ x eˣ dx.
Options
A - (x+1)eˣ
B x eˣ - 1
C (-x e⁻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, using the formula ∫ 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 + CFactor out eˣ: = (x - 1)eˣ + C.

Hint

This is a classic integration by parts problem. Choose 'u' and 'dv' carefully.

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