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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Simplify ∫ 3x2 ex3 dx
Options
A e<sup>x<sup>2</sup></sup> + C
B e<sup>x<sup>3</sup></sup> + C
Correct Answer
C e<sup>x<sup>4</sup></sup> + C
D e<sup>x<sup>5</sup></sup> + C
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Use the substitution method. Let u = x3.Then, the differential du = d/dx(x3) dx = 3x2 dx.Substitute u and du into the integral: ∫ eu du.The integral of eu with respect to u is eu + C.Substitute back u = x3: ex3 + C.

Hint

Look for a substitution where the derivative of the substituted term appears in the integrand.

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