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If $\int x^5 e^{-4x^3} dx = \frac{1}{48}e^{-4x^3} f(x) + c$, then $f(x) =$

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When exponent contains $x^n$, substitution $t=x^n$ simplifies integration quickly.
Updated On: Jun 10, 2026
  • $-2x^3 - 1$
  • $-4x^3 - 1$
  • $-2x^2 + 1$
  • $4x^3 + 1$
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The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Step 1: See the structure.
We need $\int x^5e^{-4x^3}\,dx$ written as $\tfrac{1}{48}e^{-4x^3}f(x)+c$, and our job is to find $f(x)$. The power $x^3$ inside the exponential suggests a substitution.

Step 2: Substitute.
Let $t=x^3$, so $dt=3x^2\,dx$. Split $x^5=x^3\cdot x^2$. Then \[ \int x^3e^{-4x^3}\cdot x^2\,dx=\frac{1}{3}\int t\,e^{-4t}\,dt. \]
Step 3: Set up integration by parts.
For $\int t\,e^{-4t}\,dt$, take $u=t$ and $dv=e^{-4t}\,dt$. Then $du=dt$ and $v=-\tfrac{1}{4}e^{-4t}$.

Step 4: Apply the parts formula.
\[ \int t\,e^{-4t}\,dt=-\frac{t}{4}e^{-4t}+\frac{1}{4}\int e^{-4t}\,dt=-\frac{t}{4}e^{-4t}-\frac{1}{16}e^{-4t}. \]
Step 5: Multiply by the outside $\tfrac{1}{3}$.
\[ I=\frac{1}{3}\left(-\frac{t}{4}-\frac{1}{16}\right)e^{-4t}=\frac{1}{48}e^{-4t}(-4t-1). \]
Step 6: Put $t=x^3$ back.
So $I=\tfrac{1}{48}e^{-4x^3}(-4x^3-1)$. Comparing with the given form, \[ f(x)=-4x^3-1. \]
\[ \boxed{-4x^3-1} \]
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