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How does the substitution x=1+eux = 1 + e^u simplify the integrand eue^u sqrt(1+eu1+e^u)?

The substitution x=1+eux = 1 + e^u simplifies the integrand because its derivative dx=eududx = e^u du exactly matches the eudue^u du term in the original integral. This allows the complex expression eu1+eudue^u \sqrt{1+e^u} du to be rewritten as the simpler radical xdx\sqrt{x} dx.

Conditions

  • The integrand contains eu1+eue^u \sqrt{1+e^u}.
  • The substitution is x=1+eux = 1 + e^u.
  • The differential is dx=eududx = e^u du.

Reasoning, step by step

  1. Identify the inner function 1+eu1 + e^u inside the square root.
  2. Set x=1+eux = 1 + e^u.
  3. Differentiate xx with respect to uu to get dx/du=eudx/du = e^u.
  4. Solve for dxdx to get dx=eududx = e^u du.
  5. Substitute xx for 1+eu1 + e^u in the square root.
  6. Substitute dxdx for eudue^u du in the integral.
  7. Observe that the integrand simplifies from eu1+eue^u \sqrt{1+e^u} to x\sqrt{x}.
  8. Integrate x\sqrt{x} using the power rule.

Example

The script states: 'set x=1+ex=1+eᵘ. Its derivative supplies exactly the eᵘ factor, so dx=edx=eᵘdu.' This transforms the integral into ∫xdx\int \sqrt{x} dx.

Common misconceptions

  • Choosing a substitution that does not match the differential term.
  • Forgetting that eudue^u du is part of the differential dxdx.
  • Trying to integrate 1+eu\sqrt{1+e^u} directly without substitution.

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