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The substitution works because the derivative of $1+x^4$ is $4x^3$, which matches the $x^3$ term present in the integrand $x^3\sqrt{1+x^4}$. This allows the integral to be transformed into a simpler power function form, enabling the calculation of the antiderivative required for the integration by parts step.

Conditions: The term to be integrated is $x^3\sqrt{1+x^4}$.; The substitution variable is $w = 1+x^4$.; The differential $dw$ is proportional to $x^3 dx$.

The substitution works because the derivative of $1+x^4$ is $4x^3$, which matches the $x^3$ term present in the integrand $x^3\sqrt{1+x^4}$. This allows the integral to be transformed into a simpler power function form, enabling the calculation of the antiderivative required for the integration by parts step.

Conditions: The term to be integrated is $x^3\sqrt{1+x^4}$.; The substitution variable is $w = 1+x^4$.; The differential $dw$ is proportional to $x^3 dx$.

The outer derivative $g'$ must be evaluated at the output of the inner function, i.e., at $h(x)$, not at the original input $x$. This reflects the sequential nature of composition: the change in $x$ affects $h$, and the sensitivity of $g$ depends on the current value of $h$.

Conditions: Computing derivative of $g(h(x))$; Applying chain rule $g'(h(x))h'(x)$

The outer derivative $g'$ must be evaluated at the output of the inner function, i.e., at $h(x)$, not at the original input $x$. This reflects the sequential nature of composition: the change in $x$ affects $h$, and the sensitivity of $g$ depends on the current value of $h$.

Conditions: Computing derivative of $g(h(x))$; Applying chain rule $g'(h(x))h'(x)$