Ch. 8 - Integration Techniques
Problem 8.4.57d
57. Explain why or why not Determine whether the following statements are true and give an explanation or counterexample.
d. The integral ∫ dx/(x² + 4x + 9) cannot be evaluated using a trigonometric substitution.
Problem 8.2.82e
82. A family of exponentials The curves y = x * e^(-a * x) are shown in the figure for a = 1, 2, and 3.
e. Does this pattern continue? Is it true that A(1, ln b) = a² * A(a, (ln b)/a)?
Problem 8.2.78e
78. Practice with tabular integration Evaluate the following integrals using tabular integration (refer to Exercise 77).
e. ∫ (2x² - 3x) / (x - 1)³ dx
Problem 8.3.75e
75. Exploring powers of sine and cosine
e. Repeat parts (a), (b), and (c) with sin²x replaced by sin⁴x. Comment on your observations.
