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Lukybear

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This integration is killing me:

S 2x(4+x^2)dx = (4+x^2)2

but

S 2x(4+x^2) dx = S 8x + 2x^3 = 4x^2 + x^4/2

Any help explaining?
 

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This integration is killing me:

S 2x(4+x^2)dx = (4+x^2)2

but

S 2x(4+x^2) dx = S 8x + 2x^3 = 4x^2 + x^4/2

Any help explaining?
Top ones meant to be 1/2*(4+x^2)^2 i think that may alter the outcome.
I{1}=8+4x^2+x^4/2+C=4x^2+x^4/2+K
I{2}=4x^2+x^4/2+A
=>A=K ie A=8+C
 
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