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Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 8.PE.59

Evaluate the improper integrals in Exercises 53–62.
∫ from 0 to ∞ of (x² * e^(−x)) dx

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Recognize that the integral \( \int_0^{\infty} x^2 e^{-x} \, dx \) is an improper integral because the upper limit is infinity. This means we need to evaluate it as a limit: \( \lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t x^2 e^{-x} \, dx \).
Set up the integral with the limit: \( \lim_{t \to \infty} \int_0^t x^2 e^{-x} \, dx \). We will first find the antiderivative of \( x^2 e^{-x} \) and then apply the limits.
Use integration by parts to find the antiderivative. Let \( u = x^2 \) and \( dv = e^{-x} dx \). Then, compute \( du = 2x dx \) and \( v = -e^{-x} \). Apply the integration by parts formula: \( \int u \, dv = uv - \int v \, du \).
After the first integration by parts, you will get an integral involving \( x e^{-x} \). Apply integration by parts again on this new integral, letting \( u = x \) and \( dv = e^{-x} dx \), and repeat the process to fully evaluate the integral.
Once you have the antiderivative, evaluate it at the limits 0 and \( t \), then take the limit as \( t \to \infty \). This will give you the value of the improper integral.

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