4.1.1 AP calculus Exam Int with U substitution

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around evaluating the integral $\displaystyle\int{\dfrac{{(1-\ln{t})}^2}{t} dt}$ using the method of substitution, specifically the substitution $u=1-\ln{t}$. Participants explore different potential answers and verify the correctness of one of the options through differentiation.

Discussion Character

  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • Post 1 presents the integral and proposes using substitution, suggesting that option (a) might be the correct answer based on intuition.
  • Post 2 confirms that option (a) is correct and verifies it by checking its derivative.
  • Post 3 elaborates on the substitution method, providing the transformation of the integral and arriving at option (a) as well, commending the initial poster's approach.
  • Post 4 expresses surprise at the simplicity of the solution, noting a minor formatting issue in the previous posts.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree that option (a) is the correct answer, with no significant disagreement noted in the evaluation process.

Contextual Notes

Some participants mention the simplicity of the solution, indicating that they expected a more complex process, which may reflect assumptions about the typical length of such integrals.

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Evaluate $\displaystyle\int{\dfrac{{(1-\ln{t})}^2}{t} dt=}$

$a\quad {-\dfrac{1}{3}{(1-\ln{t})}^3+C} \\$
$b\quad {\ln{t}-2\ln{t^2} +\ln{t^3} +C} \\$
$c\quad {-2(1-\ln{t})+C} \\$
$d\quad {\ln{t}-\ln{t^2}+\dfrac{(\ln{t^3})}{3}+C} \\$
$e\quad {-\dfrac{(1-\ln{t^3})}{3}+C}$

ok we can either expand the numerator or go with u substitution $u=1-\ln{t}$

Just by intution I would quess the answer is (a)
 
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and (a) is correct, verified by its derivarive
 
Since you titled this "int with u substitution" it looks like you have chosen substitution!

Yes, let u= 1- ln(t). Then du= -dt/t so the integral becomes
$\int u^2(-du)= -u^3/3+ C= -1/3(1- ln(t))^3+ C.

That is (a) as you say. Well done!
 
wow I was expecting about 6 steps (think you left off a \$ sign)

$\displaystyle\int u^2(-du)= -u^3/3+ C= -1/3(1- ln(t))^3+ C$
 

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