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Mel Mitch

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Hey,
Please Help Me.

Evaluate the following definite integral (3x+2)(x+1)^-1/2 dx......where x=3 to x=8

Steps i did....

=[(3x^2)/2 +2x ] . [ (x^2)/2 +x]^-1/2

=[(3x^2+4x)/2] . [(x^2 +2x)/2]^-1/2
=???
 
Hello, Mel Mitch!

I have no idea what you were trying to do.
This integral requires a substitution . . .


\(\displaystyle \text{Evaluate: }\;\int^8_3\frac{3x+2}{\sqrt{x+1}}\,dx\)

\(\displaystyle \text{Let: }\:u \:=\:\sqrt{x+1} \quad\Rightarrow\quad x \:=\:u^2-1 \quad\Rightarrow\quad dx \:=\:2u\,du\)


\(\displaystyle \text{Substitute: } \;\int^3_2\frac{3(u^2-1) + 2}{u}\,2u\,du \;\;=\;\;2\int^3_2(3u^2-1)\,du \;=\;2(u^3 - u)\,\bigg]^3_2\)


\(\displaystyle \text{Evaluate: }\;2(3^3-3) - 2(2^3-2) \;\;=\;\;2(24) - 2(6) \;\;=\;\;48 - 12 \;\;=\;\;\boxed{36}\)

 
Thanks....i follow u ....i don't understand why u changed and used the values x=3 and x=2 ....instead of 8 and 3....
 
Mel Mitch said:
Thanks....i follow u ....i don't understand why u changed and used the values x=3 and x=2 ....instead of 8 and 3....

When x = 3 ? how much is u?

When x = 8 ? how much is u?

Previously you had said you were doing CalcIII problems - I hope you plan to review "integration" thoroughly.
 
Right on Subhotosh Khan, I think we are being "had" by mel mitch as if he is doing calculus, all this stuff should be second nature to him.
 
i think u r missing the point if u arent willing the help me..... that's find......i dont think u understand when i really type "i dont understand' ....but if u like to find out ....Why i'm on this site...or any other personal info...u could send me a personal message......not too personal cause the internet got weirdos.

but to SUB
I replaced u=(1+x)^1/2 and substituted its value and got 36.... ok

note if this was something i did understand....i would basically wouldn't need this website....as i said i'm studying for a test and please guide me.....

my lec behaves just like u GUYS (males) that's why so many aren't doing it any longer....that is....like u'r suppose to know everything in maths once ur doing it.....but its ok.....
 
but to SUB
I replaced u=(1+x)^1/2 and substituted its value and got 36.... ok <<< Can you please show me the steps - how you got that?

I think you do not remember - have not practiced enough - what you did before (as a pre-req to this class). This type of substituition (evaluation of function) is taught in "begining Algebra". In a Calc III class, instructor has the "right" to assume that you know that part.
 
Ok

After placing 'u'

where x=u^2-1 and u=(x+1)^1/2

integrating (3x+2)/(x+1)^1/2 2udu

int 2 [3(u^2-1)+2]/u
int 2[(3u^2-1) x u^-1

2[u^3-u]
2[u(u^2-u)] when x=8, x=3
replacing u with x

2[(x+1)(x+1-1)]
2.(x+1)^1/2. x

(2.sqrt9.8)-(2.sqrt4.3)
48-12=36

It is an upgrading course that my country suggest we do as a teachers teaching between grades 4-11......we had a choice between English language and Mathematics.....and since English is something i wouldn't enjoy and much hard i believe....then their was no question that Maths was it.......

I do agree with u.... with the practice....something i feel like i'm reading a some strange language


so far we did: functions, vectors,coordinate geometry1,trig1,algebra1,matrices,permutations and combinations,series and binomial theorem, probability,cal1,sketching functions1,cal11,cal111
discussion for sketching function11 and trig11 starting saturday and the other week we finish off with coordinate geometry
 
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