Understanding Integration by Parts: Exploring the Formula and Solving Examples

In summary, the conversation discusses the integration of 3^xlog3dx using the substitution method. The integral is simplified to 3x ln3 and then solved using the formula for integration by parts. The importance of specifying the base of the logarithm is also mentioned.
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|3^xlog3dxI don't even know where to start.
I know that the formula is
|u.dv = uv - |v.du
u=3^x v=log3
 

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You don't need by parts to do this. You can use a simple substitution.
[tex]\int 3^x ln 3 dx[/tex]
Let [itex]u = 3^x[/itex] , then [itex] du = 3^x ln 3 dx[/itex]
The integral becomes [tex]\int du [/tex] Integrate and substitute u back.
 
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Log 3 is a constant, which means that dv = 0.
 
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You don't need integration by parts to find this, its pretty simple, do you know what is the derivative of ##3^x##?
 
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Mastermind01 said:
You don't need by parts to do this. You can use a simple substitution.
[tex]\int 3^x ln 3 dx[/tex]
Let [itex]u = 3^x[/itex] , then [itex] du = 3^x ln 3 dx[/itex]
The integral becomes [tex]\int du [/tex] Integrate and substitute u back.
  1. The equation is 3^xlog3
 
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Electgineer99 said:
  1. The equation is 3^xlog3

That's what I wrote, or do you mean to say it's base 10?
 
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Mastermind01 said:
That's what I wrote, or do you mean to say it's base 10?
it is base 10, but will it make any difference if it is base 10 or any other bases?
 
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Are you sure? It's pretty common in calculus classes to denote the natural logarithm by log.
 
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##c = \log_{10} 3## would only be a change by a constant factor ##c##.
You can write ##3^x \cdot \log_{10} 3 = e^{x \cdot \ln3} \cdot \log_{10}3## and use ##\int c e^{ax} dx = \frac{c}{a} e^{ax} + const.## with ##a = \ln 3.##
 
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Electgineer99 said:
it is base 10, but will it make any difference if it is base 10 or any other bases?

It will make a slight difference, using the same substitution the integral would be [itex]\log e [/itex] (base 10) which is also easily integrated as it's a constant.

But, like @vela said you should make sure it's base 10.
 
  • #11
∫3×ln3.dx
u=3× dx=du/ln(3).3×
∫u.ln(3).du/ln(3).3×
ln(3) canceled each other.
∫u.du/3×
⅓×∫u.du
⅓×.u²/2
Then I would substitute u=3×
Am I right with this?
 
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Electgineer99 said:
∫3×ln3.dx
u=3× dx=du/ln(3).3×
∫u.ln(3).du/ln(3).3×
ln(3) canceled each other.
∫u.du/3×
⅓×∫u.du
⅓×.u²/2
Then I would substitute u=3×
Am I right with this?
That integrand is 3 times ln(3) .

I think you mean for it to be 3x ln(3) .

After the u substitution you have that du = 3x ln(3) dx .

Thus your integral simply becomes ##\ \int du \ .##
 
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Okay I got it now, u° equal 1, so the answer is 3×.
 
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Electgineer99 said:
Okay I got it now, u° equal 1, so the answer is 3×.
I believe that you mean 3x or write 3^x .

Also, don't forget the constant of integration.
 

1. What is integration by parts?

Integration by parts is a mathematical method used to find the integral of a product of two functions. It involves breaking down the original integral into two parts and using the product rule of differentiation to simplify it.

2. When should I use integration by parts?

Integration by parts is usually used when the integral involves a product of functions that cannot be easily integrated using other techniques, such as substitution or trigonometric identities.

3. What is the formula for integration by parts?

The formula for integration by parts is ∫u dv = uv - ∫v du, where u and v are the two functions in the original integral and du and dv are their respective differentials.

4. How do I choose which function to differentiate and which to integrate?

A common way to choose the functions is to remember the acronym "LIATE", which stands for Logarithmic, Inverse trigonometric, Algebraic, Trigonometric, and Exponential. The function that comes first in this order is usually chosen as u, while the other function is chosen as dv. However, this may not always work and other techniques may need to be used.

5. Can integration by parts be used for definite integrals?

Yes, integration by parts can be used for definite integrals. The same formula applies, but the limits of integration must be applied to both terms in the formula, and the resulting equation can then be solved for the definite integral.

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