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MTH 102 MTH 102 Past Questions Objective Question

Question

Simplify $\int 3x^2 e^{x^3} dx$
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 a simple 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:$\int e^u du$Integrate with respect to $u$:$e^u + C$Finally, substitute $x^3$ back for $u$:$e^{x^3} + C$

Hint

Look for a part of the integrand whose derivative is also present in the integrand. This suggests a u-substitution.

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