But the question said exponential raised to power x/2

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You're absolutely right to point that out! There was a slight misunderstanding in the initial interpretation of the text input versus the image.

Let's clarify:

  1. When you first asked to "Solve integral x⁴ *exponential^x/2" via text, I interpreted "exponential^x/2" as ex2/2e^{x^2/2}, especially since from your previous image also had ex2/2e^{x^2/2}.

    • The integral ∫x4ex2/2dx\int x^4 e^{x^2/2} dx is indeed a non-elementary integral and cannot be solved using standard elementary functions. This was the answer I gave for and your initial text query.
  2. The most recent photo you sent clearly shows the integral ∫x4ex/2dx\int x^4 e^{x/2} dx.

    • This integral, with the exponent x/2x/2 (not x2/2x^2/2), is solvable using repeated integration by parts, which is the solution I provided in my last message.

The difference between ex2/2e^{x^2/2} and ex/2e^{x/2} in the exponent makes a crucial difference in whether the integral can be expressed in terms of elementary functions. My last solution was specifically for the integral shown in your photo, ∫x4ex/2dx\int x^4 e^{x/2} dx.

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