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pLuvia

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Easier way

∫x(x2+1)3 dx

Let u = x2+1
du = 2x dx
du/2 = xdx

I = ∫ 1/2 u3 du
= 1/2 [ u4/4] + C
= 1/8 (x2+1)4 + C

That should be right
 

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I like the ∫too because it's compact and neat, but i like to also use the slashes when there are boundaries involved such as:

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| f(x) dx
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O_O man i dont get how you people understand that ! aiyah im such a dumbass doing general and failing it as well hehe
 

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hopeles5ly said:
O_O man i dont get how you people understand that ! aiyah im such a dumbass doing general and failing it as well hehe
It's ok mate, you can PM me if you need help with general maths.
 

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