To solve the integral of the function \( \frac{3t^3}{1+t^6} \), we can use a substitution method that simplifies the expression. Let's break it down step by step.
Setting Up the Integral
The integral we want to evaluate is:
\[
\int \frac{3t^3}{1+t^6} \, dt
\]
Choosing a Substitution
A good strategy here is to notice that the denominator \( 1 + t^6 \) can be related to the derivative of the numerator. We can use the substitution:
\( u = 1 + t^6 \)
Then, we differentiate \( u \) with respect to \( t \):
\( \frac{du}{dt} = 6t^5 \)
This implies:
\( du = 6t^5 \, dt \)
Now, we need to express \( dt \) in terms of \( du \):
\( dt = \frac{du}{6t^5} \)
Rewriting the Integral
Next, we need to express \( t^3 \) in terms of \( u \). From our substitution \( u = 1 + t^6 \), we can express \( t^6 \) as:
\( t^6 = u - 1 \)
Thus, we can find \( t^3 \) as follows:
\( t^3 = (t^6)^{1/2} = (u - 1)^{1/2} \)
Now, substituting everything back into the integral gives us:
\[
\int \frac{3t^3}{1+t^6} \, dt = \int \frac{3(u-1)^{1/2}}{u} \cdot \frac{du}{6t^5}
\]
However, we need to express \( t^5 \) in terms of \( u \) as well. Since \( t^5 = (t^6)^{5/6} = (u - 1)^{5/6} \), we can substitute this into our integral.
Final Steps
Now, the integral becomes:
\[
\int \frac{3(u-1)^{1/2}}{u} \cdot \frac{du}{6(u-1)^{5/6}} = \int \frac{3}{6} \cdot \frac{(u-1)^{1/2}}{u(u-1)^{5/6}} \, du
\]
This simplifies to:
\[
\frac{1}{2} \int \frac{(u-1)^{-2/3}}{u} \, du
\]
Integrating
This integral can be solved using standard techniques, such as partial fraction decomposition or further substitutions. However, the key takeaway is that through substitution, we can transform the integral into a more manageable form.
Conclusion
After performing the integration and substituting back in terms of \( t \), you will arrive at the final answer. The process involves careful substitution and simplification, which is a common technique in integral calculus. If you have any specific steps or calculations you want to go over, feel free to ask!