Need help understanding proof of natural log integrals

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Understanding proofs, particularly for natural log integrals, can be challenging. To prove an identity, begin with one side of the equation and manipulate it to match the other side. Utilizing previously established rules, such as the product rule, can simplify the process. A suggested approach involves the substitution u = xt when evaluating the integral from 1 to 1/x of 1/t dt. This method can help clarify the steps needed to complete the proof.
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Proofs always get to me for some reason. It's like other problems I can do, but when it comes to proofs I don't know what to put. Can anyone show me steps?

Thank you
 
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Here you need to prove an identity. So, start with one side of the equation and arrive at something. Then start messing with the other side and try to reach that same something.

If you have already proved the product rule, this little trick may come in handy:

\frac{1}{x}=\frac{1}{x}^2x[\tex]
 
You want to look at
\int_1^{1/x} \frac{1}{t}dt

Try the substitution u= xt.
 
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