Is Substituting sinx/lnx Legal?

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The discussion centers on the legality of substituting sin(x) with its power series representation in the context of integrating sin(x)/ln(x). The user demonstrates that integrating sin(x) as a power series yields the power series for cos(x), leading to a question about the validity of a similar substitution for sin(x)/ln(x). They propose that since the integration of x is independent of the summation index n, this substitution is mathematically permissible. The user suggests that previous discussions may have confirmed this approach. Overall, the conclusion drawn is that the substitution is indeed legal in this mathematical context.
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Is this "legal"?

{sinx= \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^nx^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!}}

Now, let's say we take the integral of this: {\int sinx = \int \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^nx^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!} = \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^n}{(2n+1)!} \int x^{2n+1}}

Which we will get: {\sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^n}{(2n+1)!} \frac{x^{2n+2}}{2n+2}+C}

Which of course is the power series for cosx (as we expected).

The reason why I'm asking this is, am I allowed to make this substitution for sinx/lnx?

I.e: {\int \frac{sinx}{lnx} = \int \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^nx^{2n+1}}{(2n+1)!}*\frac{1}{lnx} = \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^n}{(2n+1)!} \int \frac{x^{2n+1}}{lnx} = \sum^\inf_0 \frac{-1^n}{(2n+1)!} Ei((2n+2)lnx)+C}

Thanks for your time and help.

EDIT: I think mute might've come to this conclusion a while back (I'd have to check my old threads).
 
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this is legal math as the integration of x is independent of the summation symbol n.
 
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