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Ch. 8 - Techniques of Integration
Hass - Thomas' Calculus 15th Edition
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Capitolo 8, Problema 8.5.68

Solve the initial value problems in Exercises 67–70 for x as a function of t.
(3t⁴ + 4t² + 1) (dx/dt) = 2√3, x(1) = -π√3/4

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Start by isolating the derivative \( \frac{dx}{dt} \) in the given differential equation: \( (3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1) \frac{dx}{dt} = 2\sqrt{3} \). Divide both sides by \( 3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1 \) to get \( \frac{dx}{dt} = \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1} \).
Rewrite the equation as \( dx = \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1} dt \) to prepare for integration with respect to \( t \).
Integrate both sides: \( \int dx = \int \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1} dt \). The left side integrates to \( x(t) + C \), where \( C \) is the constant of integration.
Focus on the integral \( \int \frac{2\sqrt{3}}{3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1} dt \). Consider factoring or substituting to simplify the denominator \( 3t^{4} + 4t^{2} + 1 \) if possible, or use partial fractions if applicable.
After finding the antiderivative, apply the initial condition \( x(1) = -\frac{\pi \sqrt{3}}{4} \) to solve for the constant \( C \). Substitute \( t = 1 \) and \( x = -\frac{\pi \sqrt{3}}{4} \) into your expression for \( x(t) \) and solve for \( C \).

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