How to derive this log related integration formula?

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The discussion centers on the derivation of the integral formula $$\int \frac{f'(x)}{f(x)}dx = \ln(f(x)) + C$$. Participants explain that this formula can be derived using basic calculus concepts, specifically through the application of the chain rule and properties of logarithmic functions. The transformation of variables, where \( u = f(x) \) and \( du = f'(x)dx \), is crucial for the derivation. Multiple demonstrations are encouraged to solidify understanding of the formula's validity.

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here is a link with the formula:
https://portal.uea.ac.uk/documents/6207125/8199714/steps+into+calculus+integration+and+natural+logarithms.pdf

i'm talking about the formula that says the integral of f'(x)/f(x)dx = ln(f(x))+C

it's kind of hard to put this into Google. where does this formula come from, and can i derive it using basic math i would know (algebra, calculus, etc.)? any way there is of showing why this formula is true would be appreciated ... i like to see multiple demonstrations if they exist.
 
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$$\int \frac{f^\prime(x)}{f(x)}\mathrm{d}x=log(x)+C$$
is the same as
$$\int \frac{\mathrm{d}u}{u}=log(u)+C$$
with
u=f(x)
du=f(x)dx
since by the chain rule if g(u)=log(u)
$$g(u)+C=\int g^\prime(u)\mathrm{d}u=\int g^\prime(f(x))f^\prime(x)\mathrm{d}x$$
 
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You will have to use something! Easiest would be that ##(e^x)' = e^x## and with the chain rule ##(e^{f(x)})'=e^{f(x)}\cdot f'(x)##.
Now we set ##\log f(x) = \log y = z## which means ##e^z=y##. Our previous equation is then ##(e^z)'=e^z\cdot z'## or likewise ##\dfrac{(e^z)'}{e^z}=z'## which is integrated ##\int \dfrac{(e^z)'}{e^z}\,dx = \int \dfrac{y'}{y}\,dx = \int \dfrac{f(x)'}{f(x)}\,dx = \int z'\,dx = z = \log y = \log f(x)##.
 
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