basic integral problem...can't figure it out though

how do I find the integral of

S (e^x)*x dx


S = integral sign

ANy help appreciated, thanks

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Originally Posted by derlin

how do I find the integral of

S (e^x)*x dx


S = integral sign

ANy help appreciated, thanks

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One approach is to use integration by parts. Read example 1 here: http://www.math.hawaii.edu/~chasse/m242/parts.pdf

Thanks a bunch!

that tutorial was extrememly helpful, never heard of LIATE before, but it works well.

Thanks again

btw, the answer is (e^x)(x-1) for those who want to know.