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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Simplify the integral $\int 3x^2 e^{x^3} dx$.
Options
A $e^{x^2} + C$
B $e^{x^3} + C$
Correct Answer
C $e^{x^4} + C$
D $e^{x^5} + C$
Correct Answer

Option B is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

This integral can be solved using u-substitution.Let $u = x^3$.Then, find the differential $du$: $du = \frac{d}{dx}(x^3) dx = 3x^2 dx$.Substitute $u$ and $du$ into the integral:$\int e^u du$The integral of $e^u$ with respect to $u$ is $e^u + C$.Substitute back $u = x^3$:$e^{x^3} + C$.

Hint

Look for a part of the integrand whose derivative is also present in the integrand.

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