Intergrate Inx with respect to x?

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The discussion centers on integrating the natural logarithm function, ln(x), with respect to x. Participants suggest using integration by parts, noting that it may seem unconventional due to having only one "part." By setting u = ln(x) and dv = dx, the integration process is clarified. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly identifying the function as ln(x) rather than "In(x)." Overall, the integration technique discussed effectively resolves the query.
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Hi, what result do you get if you intergrate Inx with respect to x?

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James
 
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jamesd2008 said:
Hi, what result do you get if you intergrate Inx with respect to x?

Hi James! :smile:

(i assume you mean "lnx")

Hint: integration by parts :wink:
 


As in the opposite of exponential.

Thanks
James
 


First, it is ln(x), not "In(x)"!

As tiny-tim suggested, use integration by parts. That might seem strange since there is only one "part" but let u= ln(x) and dv= dx and every thing works out nicely.
 


Ok, thanks for your replies, james.
 

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