How can I integrate t^2 * ln(t) using the integration by parts method?

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Homework Statement



I'm not sure if this is pre calculus or calculus and beyond. If I've posted in the wrong section, please feel free to move this topic.

∫t2 * lnt dt

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The Attempt at a Solution



I've tried using the integration by parts:

∫uv' dt = uv - ∫u'v dt

u = lnt u' = 1/t

v = t3 / 3 v' = t2

I then get the following:

lnt * t3 / 3 - ∫1/t * t3 / 3

I'm not sure where to continue from this.
 
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Bikkehaug said:

Homework Statement



I'm not sure if this is pre calculus or calculus and beyond. If I've posted in the wrong section, please feel free to move this topic.

∫t2 * lnt dt

Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution



I've tried using the integration by parts:

∫uv' dt = uv - ∫u'v dt

u = lnt u' = 1/t

v = t3 / 3 v' = t2

I then get the following:

lnt * t3 / 3 - ∫1/t * t3 / 3

I'm not sure where to continue from this.

What is preventing you from integrating ##(1/t)(t^3/3) = t^2 /3##?
 
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Ray Vickson said:
What is preventing you from integrating ##(1/t)(t^3/3) = t^2 /3##?

I thought I needed to do partial integration again for that one, since it's another set of products?
 
Bikkehaug said:
I then get the following:

lnt * t3 / 3 - ∫1/t * t3 / 3

I'm not sure where to continue from this.

You've done the hard bit!
 
Bikkehaug said:
I thought I needed to do partial integration again for that one, since it's another set of products?

The integral

\int x^n dx

is a special case and you should have it memorized.
 
Bikkehaug said:
I thought I needed to do partial integration again for that one, since it's another set of products?

You are allowed to simplify things before integrating them.
 
Bikkehaug said:
I'm not sure if this is pre calculus or calculus and beyond.
Problems involving integration or differentiation definitely should be posted in Calculus & Beyond, so this is the right forum section.
 
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