Integration Sign Error: TI-Nspire Solution

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The forum discussion centers on an integration sign error encountered while using the TI-Nspire calculator. Users identified a misinterpretation of the negative sign in the expression $\ln{\left(-\left(\cos{x}-1\right)\right)}$, clarifying that it should be rewritten as $\ln\left(-\cos(x)+1\right)$. The conversation highlights the importance of proper sign usage in logarithmic expressions, emphasizing that a negative result, such as $-\cos x - 1$, cannot yield a real logarithm. Participants also critique the misuse of the implication sign ($\implies$) in mathematical expressions.

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the bk did not give an answer for this but my TI-nspire gave what is shown,
however I don't know where the - sign (see red arrow) comes from. I looked at the steps given in W|A but thot all the substitution was not needed to solve this.
 
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I agree with you. The $-$ sign should be a $+$. You can tell that the other answer is wrong, because $-\cos x - 1$ is negative and so will not even have a real logarithm.
 
ok think I see where I was blind on this

the calculator gave
$\displaystyle
\ln{\left(-\left(\cos{x}-1\right)\right))}
$
which if you distribute the $$-1$$
then $$\ln\left(-\cos(x)+1\right)$$
would be the answer
 
The misuse of the $\implies$ sign is common and makes no sense when writing things like $1+1\implies2.$ It's used when you already stated an equality and want to "imply" some consequence.
 

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