Q.Prove that ∫01xexdx=1
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Integration by Parts
The idea: reverse the product rule
Some integrands are a product of two very different functions — xex, xcosx, logx, xsin−1x — where substitution gets you nowhere. Integration by parts is the tool for these. It comes straight from reversing the product rule for differentiation.
Starting from dxd(uv)=uv′+u′v and integrating both sides gives the working formula:
∫udxdvdx=uv−∫vdxdudx.
In words: integral of (first × derivative-of-second) = first × integral-of-second − integral of (derivative-of-first × integral-of-second).
Choosing u: the ILATE rule
The whole game is picking which factor is u (to differentiate) and which is dv (to integrate). Pick u by ILATE — the first type that appears:
- Inverse trig (sin−1x), Logarithmic (logx), Algebraic (x2), Trigonometric (sinx), Exponential (ex).
Whatever comes first in ILATE becomes u; the rest is dv. This makes the new integral ∫vdu simpler than the one you started with.
Worked idea
For ∫xexdx: algebraic before exponential, so u=x, dv=exdx. Then du=dx, v=ex:
∫xexdx=xex−∫exdx=xex−ex+C=ex(x−1)+C. …
The key idea is integration by parts, which reverses the product rule for differentiation.
We set u=x and dv=exdx. Then du=dx and v=ex.
Applying the formula ∫udv=uv−∫vdu:
∫01xexdx=[xex]01−∫01exdx …
The integral ∫01xexdx is evaluated using integration by parts (the product rule in reverse). Choosing u=x and dv=exdx simplifies the integral to [xex]01−∫01exdx, which evaluates to 1.
The core idea here is that we have a product of two functions: x (a polynomial) and ex (an exponential). When you see a product like this, your first instinct should be integration by parts. Why? Because the derivative of x is 1, which is simpler, and the integral of ex is ex, which is no harder. Integration by parts lets us trade a complicated product for a simpler one.
The formula for integration by parts is:
∫udv=uv−∫vdu
Think of it as the product rule for derivatives, but rearranged for integrals.
Let’s apply it step by step.
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Choose u and dv wisely.
We want u to become simpler when differentiated, and dv to be easy to integrate.
Set u=x and dv=exdx.
Then du=dx (the derivative of x is 1) and v=ex (the integral of ex is itself).
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Plug into the formula.
∫01xexdx=[x⋅ex]01−∫01exdx
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Evaluate the boundary term.
At x=1: 1⋅e1=e.
At x=0: 0⋅e0=0.
So [xex]01=e−0=e.
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Evaluate the remaining integral. …
Method: Integration by parts for polynomial × exponential
Use this for ∫xnexdx and similar products: choose the polynomial as u so differentiating it lowers the degree.
Steps
Step 1: Choose u and dv by LIATE.
Take u=x (algebraic, simplifies on differentiating) and dv=exdx, so du=dx and v=ex.
Step 2: Apply the formula.
∫udv=uv−∫vdu=xex−∫exdx. …
Common Mistakes
Mistake 1: Wrong choice of u and dv.
Why it's wrong: choosing u=ex makes the leftover integral harder; the polynomial x should be u so it simplifies on differentiating. Correct approach: u=x, dv=exdx.
Mistake 2: Sign error in the by-parts formula. …
- TG EAPCET 2026Set eng-2026-05-09-FN1 markMCQQ.∫sin−1xdx−∫cos−1xdx= (A) x[sin−1x−cos−1x]−21−x2+c (B) x[2sin−1x+2π]−21−x2+c (C) x[sin−1x−cos−1x]+21−x2+c (D) x[2π+cos−1x]+21−x2+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
Using the standard integrals of sin−1x and cos−1x, the difference is x(sin−1x−cos−1x)+21−x2+c.
Standard results (by integration by parts):
∫sin−1xdx=xsin−1x+1−x2+c
∫cos−1xdx=xcos−1x−1−x2+c
Subtract: …
- TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-AN1 markMCQQ.∫xtan−11−x21+x2dx= (A) 4x2(π−cos−1x2)+411−x2+c (B) 4x2(π−cos−1x2)+411−x4+c (C) 4x2(π+cos−1x2)−411−x4+c (D) 4x2(π+cos−1x2)−411−x2+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
The key is to simplify the inverse tangent argument using a trigonometric substitution, then integrate by parts. The correct antiderivative matches option (B).
We start with the integral
I=∫xtan−11−x21+x2dx.
Concept & Intuition
The argument 1−x21+x2 looks like a tangent of some angle. Recall that tan2θ=cos2θsin2θ. If we set x2=cos2θ, then 1+x2=1+cos2θ=2cos2θ and 1−x2=1−cos2θ=2sin2θ. Their ratio becomes cot2θ, so the square root is cotθ. Then tan−1(cotθ)=2π−θ. This transforms the messy inverse tangent into a simple linear function of θ.
Step-by-step solution
- Substitute x2=cos2θ Let x2=cos2θ, so that 0≤2θ≤π (to keep things principal). Then
1+x2=1+cos2θ=2cos2θ,1−x2=1−cos2θ=2sin2θ.
Hence
1−x21+x2=2sin2θ2cos2θ=cot2θ=cotθ(since θ∈[0,π/2]).
Therefore
tan−11−x21+x2=tan−1(cotθ)=2π−θ.
- Rewrite the integral in terms of θ From x2=cos2θ, differentiate: 2xdx=−2sin2θdθ → xdx=−sin2θdθ. Also sin2θ=2sinθcosθ. So
I=∫(2π−θ)(−sin2θ)dθ=−∫(2π−θ)sin2θdθ.
- Integrate by parts Let u=2π−θ and dv=sin2θdθ. Then du=−dθ and v=−21cos2θ. Integration by parts:
∫udv=uv−∫vdu.
So
∫(2π−θ)sin2θdθ=(2π−θ)(−21cos2θ)−∫(−21cos2θ)(−dθ).
Simplify:
=−21(2π−θ)cos2θ−21∫cos2θdθ.
The integral of cos2θ is 21sin2θ. Thus
∫(2π−θ)sin2θdθ=−21(2π−θ)cos2θ−41sin2θ+C.
- Return to x Recall I=− of the above, so I=21(2π−θ)cos2θ+41sin2θ+C. …
- TG EAPCET 2025Set eng-2025-05-03-FN1 markMCQQ.
[!FORMULA] ∫xtan−11−x21+x2dx=
(A) 4x2(π+cos−1x2)−411−x2+c (B) 4x2(π+cos−1x2)−411−x4+c (C) 4x2(π−cos−1x2)+411−x2+c (D) 4x2(π−cos−1x2)+411−x4+c›Reveal solutionSolution
The key is to simplify the inverse‑tangent argument using a trigonometric substitution; after simplification the integral reduces to a standard form, and the result matches option (D).
We start with
I=∫xtan−11−x21+x2dx.
Concept & Intuition
The expression inside the square root, 1−x21+x2, looks like something trigonometric. If we set x2=cos2θ (or equivalently x=cos2θ), then
1−x21+x2=1−cos2θ1+cos2θ=2sin2θ2cos2θ=cot2θ.
Thus 1−x21+x2=cotθ, and tan−1(cotθ)=2π−θ. This turns the messy inverse tangent into a simple linear function of θ. Then we change variables from x to θ and integrate.
Step‑by‑step solution
- Substitute x2=cos2θ. Let 0≤2θ≤π so that x2∈[−1,1] (the domain of the square root). Then
1−x21+x2=1−cos2θ1+cos2θ=2sin2θ2cos2θ=cot2θ.
Hence
1−x21+x2=cotθ(positive root, since θ∈[0,π/2]).
- Simplify the inverse tangent. For θ∈(0,π/2), tan−1(cotθ)=2π−θ. Therefore
tan−11−x21+x2=2π−θ.
- Change the differential. From x2=cos2θ, differentiate:
2xdx=−2sin2θdθ⇒xdx=−sin2θdθ.
So the integral becomes
I=∫(2π−θ)(−sin2θ)dθ=−∫(2π−θ)sin2θdθ.
- Integrate with respect to θ. Let u=2π−θ, then du=−dθ and sin2θ=sin(π−2u)=sin2u. Also θ=2π−u. Alternatively, integrate directly by parts:
I=−∫(2π−θ)sin2θdθ.
Set A=2π−θ, dB=sin2θdθ. Then dA=−dθ, B=−21cos2θ.
Integration by parts gives
I=−[(2π−θ)(−21cos2θ)−∫(−21cos2θ)(−dθ)]+C.
Simplify carefully:
I=−[−21(2π−θ)cos2θ−21∫cos2θdθ]+C.
The minus sign outside flips signs:
I=21(2π−θ)cos2θ+21∫cos2θdθ+C.
Now ∫cos2θdθ=21sin2θ. So
- TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-09-AN1 markMCQQ.If ∫x3sin3xdx=f(x)cos3x+g(x)sin3x+c then, 27(f(x)+xg(x))= (A) 18x3+4x (B) 8x (C) 4x (D) 18x3+8x
›Reveal solutionSolution
The problem gives the antiderivative of x3sin3x in a specific form; by differentiating both sides and matching coefficients, we find 27(f(x)+xg(x))=18x3+8x, which corresponds to option (D).
We are told that
∫x3sin3xdx=f(x)cos3x+g(x)sin3x+c,
and we need 27(f(x)+xg(x)). The key idea: differentiate both sides to eliminate the integral, then compare coefficients of cos3x and sin3x to solve for f(x) and g(x).
- Differentiate both sides Since the derivative of the integral is the integrand, we have
x3sin3x=dxd[f(x)cos3x+g(x)sin3x].
Use the product rule on each term:
dxd[f(x)cos3x]=f′(x)cos3x−3f(x)sin3x,
dxd[g(x)sin3x]=g′(x)sin3x+3g(x)cos3x.
Adding them:
x3sin3x=[f′(x)+3g(x)]cos3x+[g′(x)−3f(x)]sin3x.
- Match coefficients The left side has no cos3x term, so its coefficient must be zero:
f′(x)+3g(x)=0(1)
The coefficient of sin3x on the left is x3, so:
g′(x)−3f(x)=x3(2)
- Solve the system From (1): f′(x)=−3g(x). Differentiate (2):
g′′(x)−3f′(x)=3x2.
Substitute f′(x)=−3g(x):
g′′(x)−3(−3g(x))=g′′(x)+9g(x)=3x2.
This is a second-order linear ODE. The homogeneous solution is gh(x)=Acos3x+Bsin3x, but since f and g are likely polynomials (the integrand is a polynomial times sine), we try a particular solution of the form gp(x)=ax2+b.
Then gp′′=2a, so:
2a+9(ax2+b)=3x2⟹9ax2+(2a+9b)=3x2.
Matching: 9a=3⇒a=31, and 2a+9b=0⇒32+9b=0⇒b=−272.
So g(x)=31x2−272 (ignoring homogeneous part, as it would introduce extra trig terms not present in the given form).
- Find f(x) From (1): f′(x)=−3g(x)=−3(31x2−272)=−x2+92. Integrate: f(x)=−3x3+92x+C. The constant C would produce a term Ccos3x in the antiderivative, but the integral of x3sin3x has no pure cosine term (check by differentiating: it would give a sine term), so C=0. Thus
f(x)=−3x3+92x.
- Compute the required expression We need 27(f(x)+xg(x)). …
- TG EAPCET 2024Set eng-2024-05-10-FN1 markMCQQ.∫(logx)3dx= (A) (logx)3−3(logx)2+6logx−6+c (B) x[(logx)3−3(logx)2+6(logx)−6]+c (C) (xlogx)3−3(xlogx)2+6x(logx)−6+c (D) x1[(logx)3−3(logx)2+6logx−6]+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
The integral of (logx)3 is found by repeated integration by parts, reducing the power of the logarithm each time. The final result is x[(logx)3−3(logx)2+6logx−6]+c, which corresponds to option (B).
Concept & Intuition
When integrating powers of logx, the key trick is to treat logx as the function to differentiate and 1 (or dx) as the function to integrate. Why? Because the derivative of logx is 1/x, which cancels the x that appears when we integrate 1. This lets us reduce the exponent of the logarithm step by step. It’s like peeling an onion: each integration by parts lowers the power by one, until we’re left with a simple integral.
Step-by-step solution
- Set up integration by parts Let u=(logx)3 and dv=dx. Then du=3(logx)2⋅x1dx and v=x. The formula ∫udv=uv−∫vdu gives:
∫(logx)3dx=x(logx)3−∫x⋅3(logx)2⋅x1dx=x(logx)3−3∫(logx)2dx.
- Reduce the power again Now we need ∫(logx)2dx. Use the same trick: let u=(logx)2, dv=dx. Then du=2(logx)⋅x1dx, v=x.
∫(logx)2dx=x(logx)2−∫x⋅2(logx)⋅x1dx=x(logx)2−2∫logxdx.
- Handle ∫logxdx This is a classic: let u=logx, dv=dx. Then du=x1dx, v=x.
∫logxdx=xlogx−∫x⋅x1dx=xlogx−∫1dx=xlogx−x+c1.
- Substitute back From step 2:
∫(logx)2dx=x(logx)2−2(xlogx−x)+c2=x(logx)2−2xlogx+2x+c2.
From step 1:
∫(logx)3dx=x(logx)3−3[x(logx)2−2xlogx+2x]+c. …
- CA Foundation 2024Set sep-20241 markMCQQ.∫logexdx is equal to : (A) xloge(ex)+c (B) xloge(ex)+c (C) xloge(xe)+c (D) loge(ex)+c
›Reveal solutionSolution
∫ln x dx = x ln x − x + c = x·ln(x/e) + c.
Step 1 — Integration by parts
Take u=lnx, dv=dx, so du=x1dx, v=x:
∫lnxdx=xlnx−∫x⋅x1dx
Step 2 — Complete the integral
=xlnx−∫1dx=xlnx−x+c
Step 3 — Rewrite in the option's form
Factor x and use 1=lne:
x(lnx−1)=x(lnx−lne)=xln(ex)
∫lnxdx=xloge(ex)+c
Why the other options are wrong: (A) x·ln(ex) = x(ln x + 1) has the wrong sign; (C) x·ln(e/x) reverses the ratio; (D) drops the leading x factor. Only (B) matches x ln x − x. …
- TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-12-AN1 markMCQQ.If ∫x4(logx)3dx=x5[A(logx)3+B(logx)2+Clogx+D]+k, then A+B+C+5D= (A) 252 (B) 258 (C) 12512 (D) 12516
›Reveal solutionSolution
The integral ∫x4(logx)3dx is solved by repeated integration by parts, yielding coefficients A=51, B=−253, C=1256, D=−6256. Then A+B+C+5D=12516, so the correct option is (D).
Concept & Intuition
When integrating a product of a polynomial and a logarithm, integration by parts is the natural tool. Here x4 is easy to integrate and (logx)3 becomes simpler when differentiated. Repeating the process three times reduces the power of logx to zero, leaving a pure polynomial integral. The final expression matches the given form, so we can read off A,B,C,D by comparing coefficients.
Step-by-step solution
- Set up integration by parts Let u=(logx)3 and dv=x4dx. Then
du=3(logx)2⋅x1dx,v=5x5.
Integration by parts gives
∫x4(logx)3dx=5x5(logx)3−∫5x5⋅3(logx)2⋅x1dx=5x5(logx)3−53∫x4(logx)2dx.
- Second integration by parts Now handle ∫x4(logx)2dx. Let u=(logx)2, dv=x4dx. Then
du=2(logx)⋅x1dx,v=5x5.
So
∫x4(logx)2dx=5x5(logx)2−52∫x4logxdx.
Substituting back:
∫x4(logx)3dx=5x5(logx)3−53[5x5(logx)2−52∫x4logxdx]
=5x5(logx)3−253x5(logx)2+256∫x4logxdx.
- Third integration by parts For ∫x4logxdx, let u=logx, dv=x4dx. Then
du=x1dx,v=5x5.
Hence
∫x4logxdx=5x5logx−∫5x5⋅x1dx=5x5logx−51∫x4dx=5x5logx−25x5.
Substitute this into the previous expression:
∫x4(logx)3dx=5x5(logx)3−253x5(logx)2+256(5x5logx−25x5)
=5x5(logx)3−253x5(logx)2+1256x5logx−6256x5.
- Identify coefficients The given form is
x5[A(logx)3+B(logx)2+Clogx+D]+k.
Matching term by term:
A=51,B=−253,C=1256,D=−6256. …
- TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-12-FN1 markMCQQ.∫1/22∣log10x∣dx= (A) log10(e8) (B) 21log10(e8) (C) log10(e2) (D) loge(e3)
›Reveal solutionSolution
The integral of the absolute value of a logarithm splits at the point where the argument equals 1 (here x=1). Evaluating the two pieces gives 23log10e, which simplifies to 21log10(e8), matching option (B).
The key idea: ∣log10x∣ changes sign at x=1 because log101=0. For x<1, the logarithm is negative, so the absolute value flips its sign; for x>1, it stays positive. So we split the integral at x=1 and integrate each piece separately, remembering that log10x=ln10lnx.
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Find where the integrand changes behavior
log10x=0⟹x=1.
On [21,1], log10x≤0, so ∣log10x∣=−log10x.
On [1,2], log10x≥0, so ∣log10x∣=log10x.
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Write the integral as a sum
I=∫1/21(−log10x)dx+∫12log10xdx.
- Convert to natural logs for easy integration log10x=ln10lnx, so
I=ln101(−∫1/21lnxdx+∫12lnxdx).
- Integrate lnx
Recall ∫lnxdx=xlnx−x+C.
- For the first integral:
∫1/21lnxdx=[xlnx−x]1/21=(1⋅0−1)−(21ln21−21)=−1−(21(−ln2)−21)=−1+21ln2+21=21ln2−21.
- For the second integral:
∫12lnxdx=[xlnx−x]12=(2ln2−2)−(0−1)=2ln2−2+1=2ln2−1.
- Combine the pieces I=ln101(−(21ln2−21)+(2ln2−1))=ln101(−21ln2+21+2ln2−1)=ln101(23ln2−21). …
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- TG EAPCET 2023Set eng-2023-05-14-FN1 markMCQQ.If ∫(logx)3x5dx=Ax6[B(logx)3+C(logx)2+D(logx)−1]+k and A, B, C, D are integers, then A−(B+C+D)= (A) 172 (B) 184 (C) 192 (D) 216
›Reveal solutionSolution
Integrating ∫x5(logx)3dx by parts three times and matching the result to the given template gives A=216, B=36, C=−18, D=6, so A−(B+C+D)=216−24=192 — option (C).
Concept and Intuition
When you see a product of a polynomial and a power of logx, integration by parts is the natural tool: each application reduces the power of logx by one, until only a pure polynomial integral remains. The given form is that result, factored so its coefficients are integers — we just need to integrate carefully and match coefficients.
Step-by-step solution
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Set up the integral
Let I=∫x5(logx)3dx. Take u=(logx)3, dv=x5dx, so du=3(logx)2⋅x1dx, v=6x6.
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First integration by parts
I=6x6(logx)3−21∫x5(logx)2dx.
- Second integration by parts For J=∫x5(logx)2dx, take u=(logx)2, dv=x5dx:
J=6x6(logx)2−31∫x5logxdx.
Substituting back,
I=6x6(logx)3−12x6(logx)2+61∫x5logxdx.
- Third integration by parts For K=∫x5logxdx, take u=logx, dv=x5dx:
K=6x6logx−61∫x5dx=6x6logx−36x6.
Substituting into I:
I=6x6(logx)3−12x6(logx)2+36x6logx−216x6+k.
- Match to the given form Factor out 216x6 (since 216/6=36, 216/12=18, 216/36=6): I=216x6[36(logx)3−18(logx)2+6logx−1]+k. …
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- TG EAPCET 2022Set eng-2022-07-19-FN1 markMCQQ.It is given that dtd(tlogt−t)=logt then exp(0∫12xlog(1+x2)dx)= (A) e (B) 2 (C) e4 (D) 4e
›Reveal solutionSolution
The key idea is to evaluate the definite integral using substitution and the given derivative, then exponentiate. The final value is e4.
The problem gives you a neat hint: dtd(tlogt−t)=logt. This tells you that the antiderivative of logt is tlogt−t. That’s the core tool. You’re asked to find exp(∫012xlog(1+x2)dx), so the plan is to transform the integral into a form where you can use that antiderivative.
Notice the 2x inside the integral. That’s a strong clue: if you set t=1+x2, then dt=2xdx, which perfectly matches the 2xdx in the integrand. This substitution will turn the integral into something involving logt, and then you can apply the given derivative result directly.
Let’s work through it step by step.
- Set up the substitution. Let t=1+x2. Then dt=2xdx. When x=0, t=1; when x=1, t=2. The integral becomes:
∫012xlog(1+x2)dx=∫t=12logtdt
- Evaluate the integral using the given antiderivative. You know dtd(tlogt−t)=logt, so:
∫logtdt=tlogt−t+C
Therefore:
∫12logtdt=[tlogt−t]12
- Plug in the limits. At t=2: 2log2−2 At t=1: 1⋅log1−1=0−1=−1 So:
∫12logtdt=(2log2−2)−(−1)=2log2−2+1=2log2−1
- Simplify the result. …
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